I was wary about delving into this - it feels awkward to discuss "I want more from my employer" in front of students. But when that employer pushes things to the point where the students' term may be disrupted, I owe them a frank discussion of how we can deal with this.
So proud of how they are taking it, and the thoughtful and considered questions they are asking!
(Also delighted at how sympathetic they are, given the stresses and expenses students face.)