Dear UFCT 1460 members, My sincere thanks for all who attended the town halls last week. It was a valuable learning experience for all of us on the Executive Committee. Having reflected on and discussed the three town halls with the Executive Committee, I am writing today to offer my perspective, and discuss how we will move forward. First, and foremost, on behalf of the Executive Committee, I am happy to announce, pending confirmation from the membership, the appointment of

Dear UFCT Local 1460 Members, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for electing me to represent you as President of the union. I wish to inform you that due to circumstances beyond my control I am compelled to resign from my position as of today, November 29th, 2023. “Vice President James Lipovac will temporarily take over the position as President until the Union is able to hold a free and fair election for the Presidency in the Spring”. Thank you again, I re

Dear Faculty, Because the Union is not a homogenous entity, I have been encouraged to write to you regarding current events in the world...

The results for the confirmation vote for both Robert Ausch and James Lipovic are in and have been affirmed by the UFCT 1460 Election Committee.

TREASURER TRANSITION: The UFCT 1460 Treasurer Jennifer Miller regrets that, due to unforeseen circumstances, she will not be able to continue serving in the position and has stepped down. On June 14, 2023, the Executive Committee appointed Robert Ausch, Adjunct Professor with CCE from SSCS as the new treasurer. He has been assisting Jennifer with the treasury duties since the May 15th transition and is thus well equipped to take on the role. We thank Jennifer for stepping up

The MOU passed with ~66% of the vote. For more details see the document below provided by the election vendor.

Dear UFCT Member, My apologies for the lateness of this email, but the Faculty need to look for the following communication updates regarding compensation (as agreed to in the MOA by membership vote): Part time faculty will receive an email from the Office of the Provost Monday, November 2 with an updated appointment letter attached. Full time faculty will receive an email from Steven Riccobono Friday, October 30 with an WTPA form attached. The 3.25% increase that was alread

Dear UFCT Voting Member, Many thanks to ALL who voted; the results are clear, a large majority voted in favor of the MOA! I want to personally thank each and every member who voted whether for or against. I truly believe that although painful, we made the right decision for the Bargaining Unit given the circumstances. Now we forge ahead! In Solidarity, Kye 187 votes were cast, which is ~50% of the total membership

Dear Union Member, I am sincerely hoping that all of you and yours are safe & healthy in these trying times. These last two-three months have been both surreal & stressful, and the uncertainty that lies ahead only exacerbates the underlying dread & anxiety. On a personal note, my wife & I have been comfortably ensconced in our upstate schoolhouse since early March, which although idyllic wasn’t enough to shield my wife from the overwhelming anguish of having to countenance

Dear Faculty Union Member, This Friday, November 3rd, is our “ARPT Forum” — 22 attendees are confirmed, and there’s 8 spots left! (ARPT is “Appointments, Reappointments, Promotion, and Tenure”). It will be at Da Ciro, on Myrtle, from 4:30-7pm. Join us to hear from faculty panelists about their departmental standards and criteria, recent developments, and best practices. Share what’s going on in your department, and learn how to strengthen this essential, faculty-driven proc