Please print the membership form and fill it out. Then please print two copies of the membership form, sign them, and send them to one of the following officers:
- University Park
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Raymond Scattone
Assistant Professor
Environmental Studies
ECS 341
305-348-7282
FIU, Modesto Madique Campus
Miami, FL 33199
Email: raymond.scattone - Biscayne Bay Campus
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Lauren Christos
BBC Library
Room 126
FIU, Biscayne Bay Campus
North Miami, FL 33181
Email: lauren.chistos
The next time you are speaking to a colleague who is not in the Union, share some of these points of view.
Why You Should Join the United Faculty of Florida
- Because the UFF negotiates with the FIU administration the collective bargaining agreement that determines our salaries and conditions and terms of employment
- Because more members means a stronger union and a better agreement
- Because the collective bargaining agreement has the status of law, and is therefore enforceable by the grievance and arbitration procedure
- Because without a grievance procedure, the only way to defend your rights would be for you to hire a lawyer and sue the university over issues like academic freedom, assignments, evaluations, leaves, tenure, discrimination, discipline, intellectual property rights, summer pay, and a host of others
- Because without the union, the administration will impose a top-down corporate management structure, which would treat us as expendable employees, rather than the collegial governance approach the union is trying to defend
- Because membership brings a $1 million liability insurance policy, in case you are sued in connection with your job
- Because you have a free consultation with an attorney on non-employment related issues, and reduced attorney charges if you need to retain one
- Because you can save hundreds of dollars a year on your auto and home insurance
The Union Difference
Unions provide a difference when it comes to pay and benefits. The following charts are from the AFL-CIO web site for the difference that Union membership makes.
| 9 Month Salary | Weekly Dues | Something to do without |
|---|---|---|
| $25000 | $6.41 | Bagel with Cream Cheese and Orange Juice Save a few calories. |
| $50000 | $12.82 | Movie and Popcorn for one person Have you seen any bad movies lately? |
| $75000 | $19.23 | Bottle of Domestic Wine Have one bottle of wine, instead of two. |
| $100000 | $25.64 | Car Washed and Waxed Get some exercise, do it yourself. |
Aren't I already covered by the Union
Yes. The Union at FIU is an open shop, meaning that every faculty member is covered by the collective bargaining agreement without becoming a member of the Union. However, if everyone did this , then there would be no Union. This is particularly true now. We are now a separate entity unto ourselves. We bargain directly with the Board of Trustees. We no longer have the power of a large statewide membership behind us at the bargaining table. The only membership that will affect the Board of Trustees is the number of members at FIU.
The Union Contract covers a lot more than salary
- Academic Freedom
- Nondiscrimination
- Self Governance
- Grievance Process. Please review the new Grievance Policy.