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Join a union that protects your rights, amplifies your voice, and fosters a stronger academic community at FSU.
49 YEARS OF ADVOCACY
Since our founding in 1976, we have worked tirelessly to improve the working conditions for our members across campus
Why Join UFF-FSU?
Discover the benefits of collective representation, professional growth, and a community dedicated to supporting faculty at every step.
Advocacy
Your membership ensures we will continue to bargain on behalf of faculty.
Protection
Only members can access our guidance and legal assistance in event of a grievance.
Solidarity
We are united in the face of attacks on higher ed, and there is strength in numbers.
Latest News & Updates
Welcome New Faculty to FSU!
The FSU chapter of United Faculty of Florida welcomes new faculty to campus!
UFF-FSU Bargaining Update June 4, 2025
Dear FSU Colleagues, At our June 4 bargaining session, we continued to discuss intellectual property rights for faculty. The Board of Trustees team responded to our counter of Article 18,…
UFF-FSU Bargaining Update May 28, 2025
Dear Colleagues, This past bargaining session featured a lot of discussion on intellectual property rights for faculty. The outcome of these issues will seriously affect how faculty can treat their…
UFF-FSU Bargaining Update May 21, 2025
Dear Colleagues, Our latest collective bargaining session had some significant developments. We started with presentations by the BOT team, since the UFF-FSU team had responded to all open articles at the…
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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow!
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SB256
In 2023, the FL legislature passed a law requiring faculty unions to have at least 60% of their bargaining unit as members to remain in operation. We met that goal in 2024, but faculty turnover and hiring means we must work each year to maintain it.
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SB266
The FL legislature also passed a bill in 2023 that denies faculty the right to a neutral arbitrator for personnel disputes, giving decision-making power to university presidents instead.
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DOGE
Federal and FL DOGE efforts threaten the entire higher education system. Without NIH, NSF, and other national funding, FSU could face extreme budget shortfalls.
JOINING YOUR FACULTY UNION IS THE BEST WAY TO PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST THE THREATS TO HIGHER ED!
Voices of Our Faculty: Why UFF Matters
“A senior colleague in my department invited me to participate in the faculty union during orientation, and I’m so glad I did. UFF-FSU has been a great opportunity for networking with colleagues and has made great strides for faculty from all ranks at FSU and across Florida.”
Lara Perez-Felkner
Associate Professor of Higher Education and Sociology
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Azat Gündoğan (Honors Program) is a proud member of UFF-FSU. Read his testimonial.
State legislation passed in 2023 requires that 60% of the bargaining unit (faculty at FSU) must be members. If you don’t join, the union could be decertified. This would mean we lose union protections against discriminatory firing, our opportunity to bargain collectively for higher salaries, and much more.
Dues are 1% of your salary. Our dues are mostly spent on operations, including publications and mailings, advertising and communication costs, events, and more. A portion also goes to UFF statewide.
Anyone in the Collective Bargaining Unit (CBU) can be a member. This includes tenure-track and specialized faculty from all colleges at FSU and FSU Panama City, except for the Colleges of Law and Medicine. Administrators are not part of the CBU, though some directors and chairs are eligible. Email the Membership committee with further questions.
Membership dues are paid through Florida Education Association’s eDues system. It’s much like how you might already pay for your utilities, for example. More details and info on how to pay by check here.