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Contact:  president@uff-fiu.org Community Organizations and Residents Urge Florida International University Officials to Reject 287g Contract Proposed agreement would force campus police into federal immigration enforcement roles – undermining public safety, eroding community trust, and exposing the university to legal and financial risk Miami – This Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 8 to 9 AM, FIU faculty, students, and immigration community advocates will congregate in front of the Graham Center GC Ballrooms in MMC, outside of… Continue reading

The Chapter Council shall meet at least twice per semester, or whenever called by the President or by a majority of the council, to establish the bargaining agenda, coordinate membership meetings, promote the welfare of the Chapter, advise the Treasurer on the chapter budget, and exercise its powers of advice and consent. June 18, 2023 from 3:30pm via zoom. Contact the webmaster for the link. The ultimate authority in the Chapter rests with the membership,… Continue reading

On June 2nd, 2025, from 8 to 10 AM, FIU faculty, students, alumni, and other community members will gather outside the FIU’s Board of Trustees meeting (GC lawns across from GC Ballrooms where BOT meeting will take place) to say “NO to FIU – ICE 287 (g) agreement” which “delegate[s] to state and local law enforcement officers the authority to perform specified immigration officer functions under the agency’s direction and oversight.” Faculty, students, and alumni,… Continue reading

Dear Colleagues, As you probably know, Interim President Jeanette M. Nuñez has emerged as the sole candidate for FIU president, and as such she’s scheduled to attend a series of community forums this Wednesday, May 21st, 2025. Graham Center Ballrooms Florida International University 11200 S.W. 8 Street Miami, FL 33199 Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Session #1 Community Forum 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Session #2 Administrators/Staff Forum 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Session #3 Faculty… Continue reading

IMPORTANT ACTION ITEM Come out to Town Hall with FIU Police Chief Alexander Casas and members of our local South Florida communities. Chief Casas will be joined by a panel of local immigration experts and advocates, as well as faculty and student representatives, who will discuss ongoing concerns and questions about FIU’s involvement with the federal 287(g) program. Wednesday May 21st, 6:30 – 8:30 PM  Herbert & Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center Main Stage MMC Members of our… Continue reading

We are happy to announce the end of year picnic at Crandon Park, Peacock Shelter on Saturday, May 3, starting at 11 am. All the Faculty are welcome to attend and to bring their families. Food & Drinks are provided, Park charges $10 per car with paybyphone. Please leave pets, glass containers and Styrofoam at home! Please RSVP at https://1invites.com/invites/uff-fiu-2025-beach-party-67f7cbc1573f6  Continue reading

UFF-FIU Happy Hour on Thursday, March 20 The UFF-FIU Good & Welfare Committee will host a union Happy Hour on Thursday, March 20, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at Chili’s @ MMC. All faculty (members and non-members) are invited, and your first two beverages are on the Union! Continue reading

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

Happy Hour Chili’s (MMC) Thursday, February 20, 2025 4-6 pm Open to all faculty Two drinks on us Hosted by UFF-FIU Good & Welfare Committee Continue reading