In the May 20th negotiations, the teams agreed to make no changes to two open articles, Article 5 (Academic Freedom) and Article 16 (Disciplinary Action and Job Abandonment), in order to concentrate on the remaining open articles, which center on economic issues. This compromise was made in the face of the parties being unable to agree on exact language that would protect […]
Bargaining Update June 1, 2015 Read Post »
Bargaining Update 5-18-15 The UFF-FSU and BOT teams began negotiations in February just on Market Equity raises, and the teams reopened several other articles in early May, the typical month for beginning negotiations. Because of the legislative delay in passing a budget, raise amounts have not yet been discussed, but the teams have informally agreed
Bargaining Update 2015-05-18 Read Post »
Thanks to the hundreds who responded. A reminder that the UFF bargains for the entire faculty. We need to know what you think! We also need your support. The more members we have, the more effective our bargaining is going to be. THE GENERAL MOOD After recovering from lows in 2009 after faculty cuts, satisfaction
2015 FACULTY POLL RESULTS Read Post »
The final minutes from the March 4, 2015 consultation with FSU administration representatives can be found here: President’s Consultation Minutes 3.4.15-Final
UFF/BOT Consultation Minutes Read Post »
by Professor Jennifer Proffitt Bargaining and Consultation As noted last month, the UFF-FSU bargaining team has been in negotiations with the BOT team regarding market equity distribution plans. The next bargaining session is scheduled for April 29. At this meeting, we will continue discussing market equity, and we will also begin our regularly scheduled negotiations
Report to the Faculty Senate April 22, 2015 Read Post »
by Professor Jennifer Proffitt Bargaining The UFF-FSU bargaining team has been in negotiations with the BOT team regarding market equity distribution plans. As noted at the last meeting, on February 11th, the UFF-FSU team presented our proposal that is largely based on the 2007 joint labor-management report regarding market equity. The BOT team presented its
Report to the Faculty Senate March 18, 2015 Read Post »
The final minutes from the January 14, 2015 consultation with FSU administration representatives can be found here: UFF Consultation Minutes 1 14 15- FINAL
UFF/BOT Consultation Minutes Read Post »
by Professor Jennifer Proffitt Bargaining On February 11, the UFF-FSU bargaining team began negotiations with the BOT team regarding market equity distribution. At that meeting, the teams agreed on ground rules, and the UFF-FSU team presented our proposal, which is largely based on the 2007 joint labor-management report regarding market equity (you can find this
Report to the Faculty Senate February 18, 2015 Read Post »
Be it resolved that we, the Executive Council of the United Faculty of Florida-Florida State University, oppose proposed legislation that would exempt president, provost, and dean searches from public record and meeting requirements. Such searches must be open, transparent, and accessible to all stakeholders, including faculty, students, and staff.
Resolution Opposing Sunshine Law Exemption Read Post »
The final minutes from the December 10, 2014, consultation with FSU administration representatives can be found here: UFF Consultation Minutes 12 10 14
UFF/BOT Consultation Minutes Read Post »
