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Dear Colleagues, Over the past few weeks we have seen emboldened politicians in Florida take aim squarely at the future of higher education in Florida. After successfully securing an injunction against HB-7 and delaying the approval of post-tenure review proposal by the Board of Governors, the past few weeks have borne new attacks on basic constitutional rights, including both academic freedom and the right to collective bargaining. We are asking members to join us for… Continue reading

Dear Colleagues, Just a reminder that this week we will be hosting listening sessions with faculty to discuss priorities for this year’s round of bargaining and other issues impacting working conditions for faculty here at FIU. If you can make time to attend one of these sessions, we would greatly value your input! The dates, times, and locations of the listening sessions are as follows: Tuesday January 17th 12-1pm & 4-5pm on Zoom (12pm Zoom… Continue reading

UFF-FIU Chapter Meeting Agenda October 21, 2022 Virtual Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81766560364?pwd=NnRYR3k1c3RHaHJVRWx0L0NBQnNnZz09 1:00-3:00pm Approval of Minutes from Spring 2022 meeting Approval of Agenda Committee Reports: Treasurer’s Report: Marc Weinstein update on expenditures; questions or concerns Bargaining Report: Eric Scarffe Bargaining team; Bargaining committee; update on re-openers; bargaining schedule/attendance at bargaining Grievance Report: Eric Dwyer Membership Report: Katie Rainwater President’s Report: Martha Meyer Old Business New Business Good of the Chapter/Member Voices Adjournment Continue reading

Dear Colleagues, I wanted to take a minute to check in and fill you in on a few things. I do hope that your mid-semester is providing you with an opportunity to catch your breath before the second half of the semester. I also hope that you and yours are in good health and good spirits despite the multiple crises we continue to face. The UFF-FIU leadership is committed to maintaining safe working conditions for you. Please continue… Continue reading

UFF-FIU is excited to present a Teach-In on Academic Freedom on Tuesday, October 25. This event will be both a discussion of academic freedom and an exercise in academic freedom. View the flyer on the UFF-FIU website. Speakers will include experts able to place HB-7’s current assault on academic freedom in larger political, historical, legal, and activist perspectives, empowering us with the knowledge we need to defend our work as scholars and teachers. They include:… Continue reading

UFF-FIU and the FIU administration have concluded bargaining on reopeners for the 2022-2023 contract year. Negotiations began in the spring and concluded on August 31st, 2022. Join us for an informational Zoom meeting (Zoom Link), Monday, September 12, 1-2pm. Though numerous items were discussed at length in these months, three were ultimately closed: Article 11, Salaries Final agreement: 1.5% across-the-board increase to the base with $1500.00 minimum; one-time across-the-board inflation relief payment of $1500.00. Because… Continue reading

I am happy to announce that we have a signed MOU for the Spring 2021 semester. You can view the MOU on the UFF-FIU website. One major change from the previous MOUs is a change in language from a “self-identified COVID-19 related health concern” to a “self-identified COVID-19 health vulnerability.” This was changed to be consistent with language used in the BOT-approved campus repopulation plan. We are confident that faculty will maintain the same level of… Continue reading

We are very pleased to share our newly signed Memorandum of Understanding with the FIU administration concerning Fall faculty work. It is a comprehensive agreement (you can find it linked here and it is also linked on the homepage of our website), and I encourage everyone to read the entire document. A few important highlights: Returning from Remote Work: 2) “No faculty with self-identified health concerns, or who have responsibilities to care for someone who has a health vulnerability, will be required… Continue reading

During the current health emergency, UFF-FIU and the Board of Trustees are committed to maintaining a productive and efficient operation of the University in a safe and healthy environment. State, federal, and international health organizations recommend social distancing as the most effective immediate response to this pandemic. This agreement acknowledges those recommendations. To this end, we agree that the following terms and conditions shall remain in effect until the state of Florida declares an end… Continue reading