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FAM-LIBRARIANS VOICE IS UNANIMOUS #unionyes!
FAM-ily were in Columbus this morning for the Librarian’s Unit vote count at the State Employment Relations Board. The count took only 15 minutes and the results were amazing. The vote was 28-0 on 90% turnout. Here’s the full Twitter thread of the morning’s news. More details coming tomorrow! #FAMLibrarians won their unit UNANIMOUSLY in a…
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Bargaining & Raises: What You Need to Know
Miami’s TCPL and tenured, and tenure-track faculty have won the right to collectively bargain through FAM, and librarians are not far behind. Bargaining will start soon! FAM has already contacted Miami University to express our intent to bargain. For a strong contract, it’s important that as many colleagues as possible are informed and involved in…
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FAM Librarian Union Election Begins!
It’s Time To Vote Yes! FAM librarians! Voting for your FAM Librarians AAUP-AFT union begins May 23 and continues through June 6. To count, your confidential ballot must be correctly filled out (please mark your vote with an “X,” not some other mark!) and mailed within this two-week window. Be sure to sign the outside of your…
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Faculty Alliance of Miami Wins Union!
Yes colleagues, you WON! That’s what time it is! Here’s an article in today’s Cincinnati Enquirer and our press release is below. For more, check the @famiamioh tweets from today in Columbus. OXFORD, Ohio — In a historic union election at Miami University, faculty won their union and therefore the power to bargain for better working conditions…
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Stop the Higher Ed Destruction Bills!
The vote on Faculty Alliance of Miami’s first collective bargaining unit, which concluded on May 2, will be counted this Wednesday, May 17 in Columbus (be there!). In an ironic twist, on the same day at the same time, the Higher Ed Destruction Act — anti-labor sub Senate Bill 83 — will likely be voted on by the Ohio…
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It’s a FAM-ily Re-UNION!
FAM’s had an amazing year. Come celebrate with food, drink, crafts, outdoor games, music, and cheer(s) at the uptown park in Oxford on Thursday, May 18, 4-7pm. All FAM supporters and allies welcome! Optional: bring a blanket and/or lawn chair(s). Check your email for an Evite invitation; reach out to info@famiami.org with questions.
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Election Date Set for Librarian Unit!
We are thrilled to announce that Miami University’s librarians will be voting on whether to form a collective bargaining unit as part of the Faculty Alliance of Miami (FAM AAUP-AFT) from May 23 to June 6! LIke all faculty, our librarians need and deserve academic freedom, genuine participation in shared governance, fair salaries, and good…
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What Will It Mean to Have a Faculty Union at Miami?
Colleagues, it’s time to vote! What will it mean to have a faculty union at Miami? A seat at the decision-making table. Without a union, your employer can continue to make unilateral decisions about our working lives. Together, you and your colleagues can set your own priorities and negotiate binding agreements. It’s the difference between speaking and…