Upcoming Events

Event Date Location
Union Office HoursAvailable every day this week.
Spring 2024 Office Hours
Speak with a union representative. Available every weekday until the end of the semester.
Chilli's Happy HourThursday, March 21
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Chilli's Patio View Flyer (MMC)
Join us for a solidarity hour on Chilli's patio to share information and strategize about how best to protect our institution, colleagues, and students. First two beverages are on us.
Chapter Meeting & ElectionsWednesday, April 3
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Wertheim Conservatory, WC 130 (MMC)
Marine Science Reading Room, MSB 105 (BBC)
In the Spring Chapter Meeting, Officers and Senators are elected for terms beginning the following academic year.
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Recent Events

Event Date
March For EducationSunday, March 10
Chilli's Happy HourThursday, February 15
Coffee HourWednesday, February 7
UFF-FIU Lunch in the Faculty ClubFriday, February 2
Listening Session Tuesday, January 23
Listening Session - January 19, 2024 at 10amFriday, January 19
Listening Session - January 18, 2024 at 2pmThursday, January 18
Chilli's Happy HourThursday, January 18
Faculty Coffee BreakThursday, December 7
Coffee at B&N CafeWednesday, December 6
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Social Events

Luncheon Group PhotoThroughout the year, the union holds social events for members to meet colleagues across campus. In the past, these have included a "Welcome" luncheon or social for new faculty, an annual Holiday Party, and smaller monthly meetups over drinks.

Tenure and Promotion Workshops

tenure and promotionEach year, the Union presents workshops for tenure and promotion in collaboration with the Office to Advance Women, Equity & Diversity. These workshops discuss strategies for helping junior faculty advance in the University. Panels of faculty and administrators advise the faculty on many topics, including gathering strong recommendation letters, focusing research and achieving balance of research, teaching, and service.

Chapter Meetings

fall chapter meeting Chapter Meetings, which occur at least once in each of the Fall and Spring terms, are important meetings for the Chapter to democratically sets its goals and policy for the upcoming period. The Chapter membership hears reports from the Executive Committee, the Bargaining Team, the Grievance Team, etc., and helps influences policy for the upcoming period which the various committees and teams will then help carry out.

Chapter Elections

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Spring Chapter Meetings are usually held in February or March. At the spring Chapter Meeting, Officers and Senators are elected for terms beginning on the first date of the Summer academic term. Only UFF-FIU members are eligible to vote in Chapter Elections! Please join us and cast your ballot.

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