Tag: Bargaining
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FAM-L Bargaining Update, Day 7
We continued to make substantial progress at the table today, including a tentative agreement on an article on Separability to ensure the contract will continue to protect you even if a specific provision is rendered invalid by a law or verdict. Top Things to Know What else happened today? Other articles that were discussed at…
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The truth about Miami’s post-tenure review proposal
“If the administration thinks post-tenure review that can result in termination is a good idea for Miami University, then let them SAY IT!“ Statement at today’s negotiations by Sam Morris, co-chair of the FAM-T negotiating team, regarding the University’s proposal on Faculty Evaluations: The University presented a new proposal on Faculty Evaluations which sets forth…
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FAM-L Bargaining, December 15
Your united FAM-L/FAM-T negotiating team worked many long hours this semester to lay the groundwork for a strong foundational contract. In the new year, once all proposals have been exchanged and as membership continues to grow, we’ll start to see the fruits of their labor. To set the table for productive negotiations this spring, before…
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FAM-T Bargaining, Day 8
Nearly 300 of your colleagues attended Faculty Assembly last week, putting the administration on notice that they need to work with us, not against us. Unfortunately, management’s bargaining team was not yet ready to do that this week. In time, they will understand how united you are in your commitment to successful negotiations. The issues…
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FAM-T Bargaining Update for 11/1
The University was “not inclined” to support the request that faculty members be added to the Board of Trustees. They think that faculty would provide no valuable input to the Board, as administrators provide all the academic expertise they need.
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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. ”