UFF Statement on George Floyd
The United Faculty of Florida has posted a statement on the tragic death of George Floyd, who was killed by a policeman in Minneapolis - one of three recent deaths that have shocked the nation. In the statement, the UFF "strongly condemns not only the brutal...
Florida Education Association (FEA) Townhall Meetings
The officers of FEA are hosting regional Town Hall Meetings remotely Tuesday thru Thursday next week. The schedule follows and please participate in your region, if at all possible. Both K-12 and higher education faculties are experiencing new normals in both work and...
Calls to Action
Support the National Call for an Education Stabilization Fund to help full state budget gaps so students don't suffer and educators don't get laid off. Please distribute this call-to-action link to your staff, members and...
USF UFF Chapter Meeting on Zoom, Friday, April 10th at noon
The USF Chapter of the United Faculty of Florida will meet Friday, April 10, at noon on Zoom. On the agenda: networking. Unions started as mutual aid societies, and this is a time when many of our colleagues need a little help from their friends. But finding help...
USF UFF Chapter Meeting Online Friday, March 27th at Noon
The USF Chapter of the United Faculty of Florida will meet online this Friday, March 27th at noon using Zoom software. Contact the Chapter Secretary for the links and instructions on how to login to the meeting. Zoom is easy to use and does not require any complicated...
USF UFF Chapter Meeting on Friday, March 13 at Noon in SOC 128, Tampa Campus
If you would like to join the Chapter meeting this Friday at noon online, contact Susan Ariew, and she will send you the link to the meeting.
Chapter Meeting on Friday, March 13
Dear USF UFF Faculty, The USF chapter for UFF will be meeting next week, Friday, March 13 at noon in SOC 128. Join us to learn the latest about chapter elections, bargaining, legislation, and union activities! Lunch is on us. Arrangements are being made for you...
AFT Recommends Three Presidential Candidates for Its Members to Support
Post from Jane E. West, Education Policy Consultant: The 1.7 million member American Federation of Teachers recommended that its local and state affliliates endorse or support three candidates for President: VP Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Sen....
USF UFF Chapter Meeting Friday, February 28
The USF Chapter of the United Faculty of Florida will meet this Friday, February 28 at noon on USF Tampa in SOC128. Lunch is on us. On the agenda: the recruitment campaign, election mechanics, meetings on the St. Petersburg and Sarasota / Manatee campuses, and the...
USF Chapter of UFF Elections for Officers and Senators
We have issued a Call for nominations and posted a nomination form. All nominations must be made in writing and confirmed by February 28 and all nomination materials are due by February 28, and only those who are members by February 28 may...
Bargaining Survey
Bargaining begins in earnest very soon. The UFF USF Bargaining Committee would like to know what is important to you. As UFF represents all UFF USF employees we would like everyone, members and non-members alike, to fill out the survey. Here is the link to the...
USF UFF Events
The next USF UFF chapter meeting will be on Friday, Feb. 14th from 12-1 PM on the USF Tampa Campus in SOC 128. Lunch is on us. Come and hear about the latest news about collective bargaining and current legislation to watch for in Tallahassee. This weekend, Feb. 7-9...
USF UFF Chapter Meeting this Friday
There will be a chapter meeting this Friday, January 31st at noon on the USF Campus in SOC128. Come and enjoy a free lunch with us and bring any questions or concerns with you.
Chapter Meeting this Friday, November 8th, in EDU 261
This Friday, November 8, is a chapter meeting in EDU 261 at noon. Lunch will be provided. Currently the Chapter is planning a “Meet and Greet” for President Currall at the end of the month. We could use some help getting out the word, creating flyers, etc. Also on the...
USF UFF Chapter Supports Fund Our Future
This year a major concern throughout the state of Florida is adequate funding for public education. The Fund Our Future campaign, sponsored by the Florida Education Association, is a statewide effort to advocate for and shine a light on the needs of our...
Chapter Meeting this Friday, October 25th in EDU 261
The USF Chapter of the United Faculty of Florida will meet this Friday, October 25th, at noon on USF Tampa campus in the Education Building, EDU 261. Lunch is on us. Here is the agenda: ***. Come and check us out. This fall, The USF UFF Chapter will meet on...
Vote on Proposed Contract on Friday, October 11th
Faculty in the UFF USF Bargaining Unit will vote on a contract that the United Faculty of Florida (representing USF faculty and professionals) and the USF Administration (representing the USF Board of Trustees) tentatively agreed to last week. It comes into force once...