UNB Teachers in Saint John, Fredericton, Moncton and Bathurst voting for a strong strike mandate.
90 per cent of the members on the four campuses voted to strike.
Spokesperson Miriam Jones says over 99 per cent of eligible members voted.
She says its clear the academic staff feel strongly that institution needs to change direction.
She hopes the strong strike mandate will convince our employer that their members are serious about defending UNB's reputation as a credible, competitive, and comprehensive university.