UFF-FSU is happy to announce that we will be sponsoring “A Conversation with Provost Stokes” on Wednesday, September 28, from 12:30-1:30 in the Askew Student Life Center, Room 101B&D. Lunch will be provided free to UFF-FSU members; non-members will be charged $12 to cover the cost of their lunch. Please RSVP to Jack Fiorito.
9/28: A Conversation with Provost Stokes Read Post »
The UFF-FSU bargaining team, and its counterpart representing the Board of Trustees, have signed off on a memorandum of agreement concerning Winter Break. Ratification of this and other MOAs and article reopeners (e.g. the previously announced MOA on merit pay and the renegotiated version of Article 23 [Salaries]) will be held later this semester.
Bargaining Team Signs Off on Winter Break Memorandum of Agreement Read Post »
UFF-FSU is examining several proposals for major reform of higher education in Florida. For now, we refer you to the following resource pages: The Seven Breakthrough Solutions proposed for higher education in Texas are inspiring Governor Scott to consider similar reforms in Florida. For a humorous analysis of the Texas proposal, see these two 8-minute
Texas, Don't Mess With Florida Read Post »
As expected, some of the bad ideas that failed to become Florida law last session are circulating again in pre-session circles. Among these are proposals to eliminate or change tenure in state-assisted higher education.
They're back…Legislature to consider proposals to eliminate/change tenure Read Post »
The September First Second Friday gathering will be held on September 9, from 5:00-7:00 at Miller’s Ale House, on the north side of Apalachee Parkway, just east of downtown (before Magnolia). This will be a chance to reconnect with colleagues after the summer, celebrate (and maybe even spend a bit of) your UFF-negotiated performance and
September "First" Friday Read Post »
Our Big Bend Labor Chapter affiliate is hosting its annual Labor Day Picnic on Monday, September 5th, from 11am-4pm at Myers Park. All FSU faculty members and their families and guests are welcome. This event is open to the entire community. More information is at this link: Labor Day Picnic!
Members of the UFF-FSU bargaining unit at the FSU School (Florida High) vote today (September 1) on their new 2011-2014 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Voting is taking place from 7:30-12:10 and 1:05-3:30 in front of the FSU School library.
FSU School (Florida High) CBA Ratification Read Post »
Did you miss this year’s New Faculty Orientation? Are you a returning faculty member who wonders why your new colleagues should join UFF? Click UFF-NFO-2014 for the presentation given by UFF-FSU President Jennifer Proffitt at the 2014 New Faculty Orientation.
Orientation Presentation Read Post »
The UFF-FSU Chapter is pleased to announce that it is offering $100 New Member Rebates once again. Our Executive Council passed its annual budget last week and reinstated this popular program. The deal is straightforward: If you are not already a UFF member, join now and our Treasurer will write a check to you for
New Member Rebates, Fall Semester 2011 Read Post »
[Posted on behalf of Robin Goodman, UFF-FSU Chapter Secretary and Bargaining Team Member] The UFF-FSU bargaining team is happy to announce that at the August 8th bargaining session the BOT team acknowledged our cogent arguments on most positions. And more: due to UFF’s persistence and diligence at the bargaining table, the Board of Trustees’ team
Bargaining Update, August 10, 2011 Read Post »
