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30 BY 30

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Our membership committee has launched a 30 by April 30th membership campaign in which we are recruiting 30 non-members to prepare for our recertification petition in July. In this uncertain environment, preserving our union is more important than ever! Moreover, proposed legislation would make it extremely difficult to become re-certified for any union that does not make 60% density. Non-members join us today through the Registration Form and members talk to your colleagues about joining.… Continue reading

Election Ballot – April 2, 2025

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UFF-FIU Chapter Elections for 2025-2026 will be held in person (only) at the Spring Chapter Meeting on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm in the Wertheim Conservatory, WC 130, at MMC, and in the Marine Science Reading Room, MSB 105, at BBC. As per the stipulations of applicable labor law, only UFF-FIU dues-paying members are eligible to vote and absentee and proxy voting are not allowed. Senators There are 45 candidates… Continue reading

UFF-FIU Faculty Lunch – March 5, 2025

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The UFF-FIU Good & Welfare Committee will host a UFF-FIU Lunch in the Faculty Club @ MMC on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm. All faculty (members and non-members) are invited. If you are a dues-paying member, please bring a colleague who’s not joined yet. Lunch will be paid by your union. We hope to see you there! Continue reading

MEDIA ADVISORY | For Immediate Release

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February 6, 2025 MEDIA ADVISORY | For Immediate Release United Faculty of Florida-Florida International University (UFF-FIU) is alarmed by reports on the imminent appointment of Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez as FIU’s Interim President.  We are unaware as to why President Jessell would be unable to complete his current term, and do not want to speculate as to the reasons why a change may be necessary. At the same time, given the public comments by the… Continue reading