Category: FAM-L Bargaining

  • FAM-L Bargaining: Day 2

    FAM-L Bargaining: Day 2

    The second day of librarian negotiations brought loud and clear messages from Management. They formally rejected FAM’s 2% raise MOU – it is clear that they do not value the labor of our librarians and do not feel that they are worth this raise. They claim that academic freedom is a permissive topic of negotiation…

  • Why Librarian Negotiations Matter to All Faculty

    In ways that might not be immediately obvious, librarian negotiations are vital to all FAM faculty.

  • FAM-L Opens Bargaining

    FAM-L Opens Bargaining

    Today marked the first day of negotiations for our FAM Librarians! Following introductions, our team presented an MOU regarding a 2% raise for all librarians in the bargaining unit. They also asked clarifying questions regarding an MOU for restarting paused committees. The University’s team will be returning next session with answers to those questions and…

  • Opening Statement by Ginny Boehme

    Opening Statement by Ginny Boehme

    “You have the power to change the anti-collegial atmosphere. You have the power to show us that you are willing to work with us. I sincerely hope you exercise that power. ”