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MEDIA ADVISORY | For Immediate Release – Update

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February 7, 2025 MEDIA ADVISORY | For Immediate Release Contact: Tania Cepero Lopez, Acting President, UFF-FIU, president@uff-fiu.org United Faculty of Florida-Florida International University (UFF-FIU) is alarmed by the Governor-led appointment of a new interim FIU president. This is only the latest instance of the Governor’s dictatorial overreach, which is being actively rebuked even by members of his own party in the Legislature. We reject it as well. As we heard from students, faculty, and members… 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

New Assignment Processes

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Dear Faculty, After we communicated the change in the assignment timeline, it has become clear that there is some uneven articulation of the new process and faculty’s new rights. We hope this message will provide some clarity to both areas. New Contract Language The new CBA states “each employee shall submit a proposal for their next year’s assignment noting the department/unit’s expectations commensurate with the assigned effort/position to the person responsible for making their assignment.”… Continue reading

Union Office Hours – Spring 2025

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Grievance, Maria Reid When? Wednesday, 9 – 10 AM Where? Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4228970944?pwd=VlNqazlzY0lkeU1IMVplMWlDZFBwQT09 Email: grievance@uff-fiu.org Acting President,  Tania Cepero Lopez When? Tuesdays, 1 – 2 PM Where? UFF-FIU Office, MMC, PC 111 Email: president@uff-fiu.org Acting Vice President,  Martha Meyer When? Mondays, 9 – 10 AM Where? Zoom: https://fiu.zoom.us/j/83140938114?pwd=81Nud4EPEJ9FG8i8n919R3B9N5UAge.1 Email: vicepresident@uff-fiu.org Membership, Katie Rainwater When? Tuesdays, 2 – 3 PM Where? UFF-FIU Office, MMC, PC 111 Email: membership@uff-fiu.org Lead Negotiator,  Dan Saunders When? Tuesdays, 9 – 11 AM and Thursdays,… Continue reading

2024 General Election Information

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2024 General Election Information Early voting: In Miami-Dade County, early voting is Monday, October 21 through Sunday, November 3. MMC will serve as an early voting site. Registered Miami-Dade County voters can cast ballots from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., October 21 through November 3 on the first floor of the Student Academic Success Center (SASC). Vote-by-mail ballots can also be returned there. If you are not registered in Miami-Dade County, look up early voting locations on your… Continue reading

Union Office Hours – Fall 2024

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Grievance When? Tuesdays, 9 – 10 AM Where? Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4228970944?pwd=VlNqazlzY0lkeU1IMVplMWlDZFBwQT09 Email: grievance@uff-fiu.org Membership, Katie Rainwater When? Wednesdays, 2 – 3 PM Where? Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2392495486?eFFrOE54a29WZktiODlzQlBmekhoQT09 Email: katie.rainwater@uff-fiu.org President,  Eric Scarffe When? By appointment Email: eric.scarffe@uff-fiu.org Vice President,  Tania Cepero Lopez When? Tuesdays, 1 – 2 PM Where? PC 111   Continue reading

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Chapter Council – April 2023

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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. April 24, 2023 from 10am to 12pm via zoom. Contact the webmaster for the link. The ultimate authority in the Chapter rests with… Continue reading

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Freedom To Teach – Freedom To Learn

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Freedom of speech and inquiry, as well as freedom from censorship and intimidation, are essential for the success of all educational environments. With its vague language and abstract prohibitions on what (or how) faculty can teach topics related to race and gender, HB 7 is designed to create a “chilling effect” by silencing discussion of topics that make people in power uncomfortable. The HB-7 Taskforce is hosting a series of meetings where we’ll offer a… Continue reading