UIC United Faculty

August 3, 2019

Know Your Contract - Technology

Our union contract guarantees new computers for faculty every four years Replacements should occur on or before August 1st Computers can be chosen from ACCC supported options up to $1,500 + 3 year extended warranty (for a total 4 year warranty) Faculty are also entitled to classroom technology and …

July 26, 2019

Know-Your-Contract Mid Summer Roundup

UICUF completed contract negotiations this Spring and our 2018-2022 NTT contract and TT contract are available online for your review. Our Know-Your-Contract Series is also available via our website, and will continue through the summer to help explain your contract rights. UICUF will offer …

July 19, 2019

Know Your Contract - Academic Freedom

*** Faculty have begun receiving NOAs expressing 2018-19 pay increases, and these increases should be reflected in your July paycheck. Retro pay owed to faculty for August '18 to June '19 is still being processed, and we will inform you ASAP as to when you can expect this payment. *** Academic …

July 12, 2019

Know Your Contract - Appointment and Reappointment

Improved guidelines around appointments/reappointments means greater job security for NTT Faculty New contract provides advanced letter of appointment - First notification deadline June 1, fall-back deadline July 16 Contract also reduces time to multi-year appointments, requires timely evaluations …

July 3, 2019

Understanding the Recent Message on Health Insurance

State employees’ health plans offered by UIC are changing. See our review of the impact on your health plan for details. A special enrollment period will be offered by UIC this Fall, specifics TBD Thanks to union (AFSCME) negotiations, state employees’ premiums have not increased over the past 5 …

June 28, 2019

Know Your Contract - Work Loads

Academic Units must set transparent workload policies through shared governance Policies must address teaching expectations, including course load and class size Job expectations can’t be changed mid-contract without the faculty member’s agreement This entry refers to Articles XII of the 2018-2022 …

June 21, 2019

Know Your Contract - Evaluations

Faculty are entitled to a formal yearly evaluation with a defined, transparent process Evaluations must be considered in major decisions including raises and promotion Student feedback (SIT Scores) cannot be used in isolation as a basis for evaluation Faculty have a right to review and add to their …

May 14, 2019

Faculty Contracts Signed!

As of today, May 13, 2019, UIC United Faculty's new contracts for Tenure and Non-Tenure track faculty have been signed! Both contracts, which outline pay and working conditions for faculty from August 16, 2018 (retroactive) to August 15, 2022, are now in full effect. You can download the two …

April 24, 2019

Press Release: UIC Faculty Win Contract, Avoid Strike

UIC Faculty Avoid Strike Workplace rights and increased minimum salaries among key wins for union CHICAGO – After nearly a year of bargaining, the union representing University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) faculty have reached a tentative contract agreement with the administration. Faculty previously …

April 24, 2019

Faculty to Vote on Contract After Reaching Tentative Agreement

UICUF reached a tentative agreement on contracts, narrowly averting a strike Contract must be ratified by membership, signed by the BOT before taking effect Ratification meetings and ratification voting to be held on both campuses Faculty negotiators have been at the bargaining table with the …

April 18, 2019

Bargaining Update 4-17-19

Dozens of members observe bargaining between UICUF and UIC Administration. UICUF negotiators win longstanding proposal strengthening progressive discipline protections Merit raise figures and protections for NTT reappointment remain outstanding issues that must be settled to avert a strike next …

April 17, 2019

Bargaining Update 4-16-19

In bargaining today, we came willing to move on most of the non-economic issues still left unsettled, in the hope that we could reach agreements and move closer to finishing these negotiations. For a final deal to be reached, though, administration will need to move on merit and the NTT …

April 5, 2019

Strike Authorization Voting Instructions

UIC United Faculty has called a vote on whether to authorize our bargaining committee to call a strike, if they deem it necessary to secure a fair contract. Members should thoroughly read the following information on why we’ve called this vote, and how to participate. You can email any questions to …

March 29, 2019

Bargaining, Mediation, and Strike Developments

[caption id="attachment_1022" align="aligncenter" width="1230"] Faculty and Grad Workers picket together as our unions negotiate for fair contracts. Photography by Soohyun Kim.[/caption] UICUF met with Admin under federal mediation, offered a new comprehensive proposal Proportional moves narrow …

March 22, 2019

Faculty Bargaining Continues Amid Grad Worker Strike

Faculty win concessions at the table as grad strike pressure mounts, mediation looms Admin’s financial offers remain disappointing, as does the reasoning behind them UICUF members increasingly support striking, authorization vote now being considered Bargaining Session #20 : Observe/caucus with our …

March 21, 2019

SOLIDARITY STATEMENT FOR UIC GEO

To all the wonderful UIC students in the Graduate Employees Organization Local #6297: SOLIDARITY AND SUPPORT FOR UIC GEO UIC United Faculty stands in full solidarity with the UIC Graduate Employees Organization, Local #6297, in its fight to win a fair and just contract, and its members’ decision to …

March 20, 2019

Faculty FAQ on Grad Worker Strike

The following is a supplement to our initial guidance to faculty on how to conduct yourselves during a grad worker strike. This was formulated to answer ongoing questions from faculty, and to respond to an evolving situation with regard to the strike and Administration's reaction to it. Please …

March 16, 2019

Updated Guidance: Supporting Grad Workers on Strike

From our grad worker colleagues and fellow union members with UIC GEO, further guidance on how you can support them as they prepare to strike for a fair contract. UIC GRAD WORKERS DEMAND A FAIR CONTRACT NOW! The Graduate Employees Organization (GEO) is the union representing over 1500 Teaching …

March 14, 2019

Decision-Makers and Priorities: The Board and The Contract

Admin negotiators may bargain with the union, but the Board ratifies the contract Faculty and grads still getting nickled and dimed while Admin plans massive expansion Board must consider priorities - agree to a fair faculty contract that supports UIC growth Rally/Picket - “Don’t Make Us Strike!” : …

March 7, 2019

We Shouldn’t Have to Strike to Get a Fair Contract

Grad workers ready to go on strike indefinitely, as faculty negotiations go to mediation Fraught relations with unions are a reminder of UI System’s history of provoking strikes Faculty to rally and picket, appeal to UI BOT: “Don’t make us strike to get a fair contract!” SIGN-MAKING PARTY : w/free …

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