(Eugene, OR) -- The University of Oregon could face its first strike by faculty. The United Academics at the University of Oregon says a year of bargaining has failed to produce a fair contract. The union represents nearly two-thousand full- and part-time faculty. The union says some part-time faculty can barely afford to live in Eugene. They say enrollment is up and faculty should be fairly compensated. The U-of-O says they're committed to a contract that fairly compensates faculty while ensuring long-term financial sustainability. The earliest a strike could occur is March 31st.