University Workers United for a Fair Future

We are a cross-rank, cross-institution solidarity network of university researchers, educators, and workers. Together we can create a more equitable university.

[University Workers United for a Fair Future @UnivWUFF]

To learn more, visit: https://t.co/3sQ0kR8yNH

[LEO Union @ Bluesky @LEOUnionUmich]

LEO Bargaining Team member Jimmy Brancho interviewed by Flint Campus Chair Toth about what bargaining platform Jimmy is most excited about. *Now with Captions!
#InvestInLecs #SharedGovernance #Workload #LecturersAreFaculty #UMich #UnionStrong #HigherEd #CollectiveBargaining

[UAW 4811 @uaw_4811]

Solidarity with the @CTULocal1 teachers who are preparing for a strike to protect the health and safety of their communities.

[LEO Union @ Bluesky @LEOUnionUmich]

That's some CPS BS! #UnionStrong #SafeReturnOrNoReturn

[United Academics of Philadelphia @UAPhilly]

It's nearly 2 months since our #uartsunion first asked @UArts prez @davidyager for the standard info a union needs to bargain a contract, and to schedule bargaining. UArts is clearly stalling, a favorite tactic of their anti-union lawyers @MorganLewisLaw. 1/2

[UC-AFT at UCMerced @UCAFT_UCMerced]

What's disgusting? Union busting!

[Chicago Teachers Union @CTULocal1]

If the "We've seen private schools do it with great success" argument can be the basis for school reopening, can it also be the basis for creating a sensible plan to vaccinate public school teachers? Asking for a friend. https://t.co/EXljUcJPHD

[United Campus Workers - SC @UCW_SC]

The original video lost its audio: here is @MarilynWende explaining what we do, this time with sound!

[University Workers United for a Fair Future @UnivWUFF]

We definitely feel the same fear and would like to turn that fear into fuel for rethinking how decisions get made on our campuses and building power across institutions. Join us next Friday, Feb 5th for our General Assembly mtg 2-3pm. Registration information to follow.

[Johanna Mellis @JohannaMellis]

Anyone else fear that higher ed is at a tipping point ?

All that will be left are:

- highly-paid admins

- football & basketball programs (coaches’ salaries)

- adjunctified faculty teaching a bazillion courses at $2000/class

- business & STEM classes

?? Maybe it’s just me.

[University Workers United for a Fair Future @UnivWUFF]

@JohannaMellis Any interest in coalition building with folks on other campuses to help stem the tide? Our group meets on the 1st Friday of the month 2-3pm to talk about strategies to push back on these trends. Several folks from other schools in PA...

[University Workers United for a Fair Future @UnivWUFF]

@Mikevago @JohannaMellis Sounds kinda like Antioch College in OH, though I know they've been having financial trouble ever since they reopened in 2011. They're a small(tiny) liberal arts college but with a mighty mission!

[University Workers United for a Fair Future @UnivWUFF]

@MarquetteUnion @AmaralikeCamera #Innovation!

[University Workers United for a Fair Future @UnivWUFF]

#UnionStrong The first step is convincing educators that they are indeed workers getting paid for their labor. Then you can #OrganizeToWin a more just contract & institution. Love to see it!

[UAW 4811 @uaw_4811]

“At UMass Amherst, a study of faculty pay found something surprising: among full professors, women actually get paid more than men, on average. The reason? Their union.” #UnionStrong
https://t.co/esJLgO6EAN

[CGE-UAW @cge_psu]

1 hour until our meeting! We need a union! Last minute registration here: https://t.co/BjkUbqSCxN

[University Workers United for a Fair Future @UnivWUFF]

#Solidarity #CoalitionBuilding

[Jill Hasen @gingerhasen]

ER PA’s handing out cookies today @michigandaily @umichmedicine @geo3550 @LEOUnionUmich @hoaumich @Denise_Ilitch We need your support to be treated fairly and equitably by Michigan Medicine

[University Workers United for a Fair Future @UnivWUFF]

#FunnyNotFunny !!!

[Grad Employees' Org UMich @geo3550]

We thought Groundhog Day wasn't until February 2nd...

[University Workers United for a Fair Future @UnivWUFF]

Ask your students what they want! So many universities listen to consultants and make assumptions about what students *might* do. Rarely are students engaged in the process of how best to serve the mission of #HigherEd : educating undergrads...

[University Workers United for a Fair Future @UnivWUFF]

Teachers working conditions are students learning conditions! #CoalitionBuilding with students is a powerful way to involve all campus & community stakeholders to make for a more just and equitable institution

[United Campus Workers of Wisconsin @MarquetteUnion]

And, please please please let your students know! These cuts will have a huge impact on their school experience. Normalize standing up for colleagues! Solidarity is a lesson we should teach everyday

[United Campus Workers Colorado @ucwcolorado]

“Many of my residents had COVID-19 and told me about it...but I was not informed by the university.”

-A CU Boulder RA, quoted in @The_CUI’s article about the organizing we are doing with @CUBoulderRAs! #hazardpaynow

https://t.co/cdaUPvWKYD

[University Workers United for a Fair Future @UnivWUFF]

This is #Neoliberalism & #Austerity #HigherEd at it's finest! The margins are tight where the actual mission of the university is concerned, so there is all of this emphasis on the auxiliaries (sports, dorms, etc) because that's how they can balance budgets & turn profits!

[Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb]

Imagine having to pay full tuition and residence fees for [gestures] all this.