Bard College employees voted to authorize a strike earlier this summer, but they’ve resolved their differences with the private institution and signed a new contract. The strike had been authorized by workers on Bard’s Buildings and Grounds and Environmental Services teams. Bard has historically covered 100% of the cost for individual employee plans, but had been insisting on requiring employee contributions as part of the next contract. "If this doesn’t drop off, we’re going to have to schedule a day to take strike action," Collins said. In an emailed statement, a Bard spokesman said, “The College is pleased with this positive outcome of thoughtful and productive negotiations.