Clark College’s faculty union will decide in December whether or not to go on strike.

It’s the latest wrench in yearlong negotiations between the Clark College Association for Higher Education, which represents full- and part-time faculty, and college administration.

The union is seeking higher salaries for its professors and instructors, particularly the part-time staff who make up the majority of Clark College’s teachers. The college has said it cannot offer the wage increases the union has asked for, citing declining enrollment and other budget challenges.

“We’ve done everything in our power, and they’ve refused to budge,” union president Suzanne Southerland said. “Our next step is to start a work stoppage.”

Clark College officials offered limited information on the ongoing negotiations, saying they can’t publicly discuss bargaining while in mediation.