Why Join UFF?
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.
Where Do Dues Go?
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.
Who can be a member?
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.
How do I pay my dues?
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.
How Can I Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved with UFF-FSU. Check out our event calendar to join us for social gatherings, bargaining meetings, and more. We always need more faculty to consider leadership positions with us, but you can also connect with the chapter in many other ways.
How can I learn more?
You can always get in touch with us directly. The email addresses for all EC members are available on their respective pages and any questions about how to join can be sent to the membership team. If you’d prefer, you can use the contact form here to send us a message.