United Academics

Connect with fellow UAOSU at our GMM 10/27 from 5:30-7pm. This will be a hybrid meeting so all members can join in! Let’s get back to our organizing roots by sharing our stories over a meal and building our collective strength as OSU faculty. RSVP at ow.ly/zgft50LfUiG

Bargaining Kickoff Tues Jan 30 12-3pm at the MU Journey Room Drop in anytime to meet your bargaining team, learn about priorities, grab a UAOSU t-shirt, kickoff contract negotiations! Be sure to RSVP!

UAOSU's Queer Caucus is hosting a picnic so bring a dish to share and meet fellow queer faculty! This event is open to OSU faculty and your families. While we appreciate support from allies, this gathering is only for those in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

#MayThe4th be with you!

Next year we go back to the bargaining table. To prepare for this it is important for us to start discussing our priorities. At the GMM we will go over bargaining preparations and the ways you can contribute and share your priorities. RSVP at: forms.gle/KYGwhZGuGtwaag…

Take Action: Protect Tenure in Florida’s University System! Deadline to sign on in support is this Thursday, March 9th: myuff.org/protect-univer…

“… What we need are good decisions at the higher level that support on-the-ground workers who can provide the necessary services for our students.” - Emily Ford, president of PSU-AAUP on what PSU needs in our next university president. opb.org/article/2023/0…

Join us for Odd Friday TODAY 4-7pm at Common Fields for a casual, come and go, family friendly, gathering. We meet on Fridays during odd weeks of the term (5, 7, 9...). Stop by and connect with other OSU faculty!

WOW. This is a slap in the face to @TUGSA_6290 and all of the work that they do to serve @TempleUniv students. #Solidarity with TUGSA as they continue to fight for a living wage and a fair contract. #TempleUnionMade (1/2) twitter.com/mings_ga/statu…

Our hybrid Winter GMM is THIS WED 2/8, 5:30-7pm. We have unions leaders from PSU and UO joining us to talk about their recent contract negotiations to support our prep for our next round of contract bargaining. Please RSVP at ow.ly/RcsL50MLfWT

"Equity, inclusion and justice are also economic issues, and...they begin at home." How progressive can a college be when instructors make poverty wages? washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/…

The newest episode of the #UnionTalk podcast is live! Join @rweingarten and her guests as they discuss how to alleviate the healthcare staffing shortage. aft.org/latest-news/un…

Reminder! Sara Nelson is speaking at 5pm tomorrow in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union building at OSU. Come listen to her keynote speech, followed by a panel discussion about cross-union solidarity.

November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth – and today you can read this new piece from @AFTunion #AFTvoices about one of our members working to help her community thrive. aftvoices.org/keeping-tradit…

We're looking forward to a lively conversation about solidarity across campus and across the state next week! Student workers, graduate employees, staff, and faculty must work together to reform our institutions. #solidarityforever

Solidarity to KU faculty & academic staff fighting to form a union to improve working conditions & learning conditions. Follow & show your support... ---> @WeAreUAKU <--- ✊🏿✊🏽✊🏻 @AFTunion @AFTHigherEd @AFTacademics kwch.com/2022/11/14/ku-…

Our investigation revealed a wide range of problems across the @UNC_System: violations of #academicfreedom, patterns of institutional racism, political interference, broken governance... This commission has it's work cut out. We hope for real change. ncpolicywatch.com/2022/11/03/gov…

Public Servants should not have to wait 10 years to receive an all-or nothing student loan debt relief benefit. The #PublicServiceRewardAct provides partial relief for every 12 qualifying payments. That means borrowers can see relief in as little as 1 year.

Voting in person? By mail? By drop box? You have the right to make your voice heard! Election workers follow checks and balances to keep your vote safe – no matter how you cast your ballot. Check your state rules and vote your way! #OurElections #AFTvotes

We are just ONE WEEK AWAY from the #PSLF waiver deadline on 10/31. That's why AFT is running student debt clinics all week to spread the word on PSLF, Biden's loan forgiveness, and more. Sign up for a 7 PM ET session here: cvent.me/17XZka