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 »
Bargaining Update August 5, 2011 Summary: The UFF and the BOT bargaining teams met Monday, August 1st and Wednesday, August 3rd to continue salary negotiations (Article 23 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement or CBA) that began in June and continued throughout July. The good news is that both sides are in substantial agreement about implementing
Bargaining Update, August 5, 2011 Read Post »
