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United Faculty of Florida
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UFF represents over 25K faculty members + 8K grad assistants at 12 universities, 17 colleges. Our goal is to build a movement for higher education in FL.
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"The session followed more than a year of negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement between the UFF’s USF chapter and the university — which outlines faculty pay, working conditions and employment rights."
www.usforacle.com/2025/11/17/u...
USF faculty report first major progress after 15 months of stalled contract talks
While no formal agreements were made, the UFF-USF secretary said Friday’s meeting marked one of the most productive sessions between the parties so far.
www.usforacle.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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#HurricaneMelissa

Amazon Wishlist for emergency supplies, medical supplies, & basic necessities: amzn.to/3LmmsUB
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Nov. 7 Day of Action @aaup.org @aft.org @afthighered.bsky.social
A Call for Solidarity: Supporting the University of the West Indies (UWI), Jamaica November 7 Day of Action Blue UFF (United Faculty of Florida) logo in top right corner. A Personal Note from Dr. Samique March-Dallas, UFF First Vice President: I write to you as both your colleague and as a Jamaican who carries the weight of this crisis in my heart. Our colleagues at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Jamaica, are facing a crisis in the wake of Hurricane Melissa—a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane that has devastated their campus, homes, and lives. Faculty have lost everything. Students face uncertainty about shelter, food, and whether they can continue their education. Classrooms, libraries, and laboratories lie damaged or destroyed. We in Florida understand hurricanes. We know the devastation they bring and the power of solidarity in recovery. The University of the West Indies has long been a beacon of academic excellence in the Caribbean, contributing vital research in climate science, public health, Caribbean studies, and more. Now they need us. Our Call to Action A list of necessary supplies can be found on this Amazon Wish List and purchases made will ship directly to UWI for distribution. Amazon Wishlist link: amzn.to/3LmmsUB To complete your order, UFF members should check their email for the TRN number and ID images. Non-UFF members can email us at uff@floridaea. High-Priority Needs Your support will provide: • Emergency supplies for faculty and students who have lost everything • Medical supplies and basic necessities I urge you to contribute what you can—financial support, materials, or simply spreading awareness. Together, we can help an entire academic community begin the process of recovery. Let us show our colleagues in Jamaica that they are not alone, and that the bonds of our academic community transcend borders. Thank you again for your support of our international colleagues during this time!!
November 8, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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"Some faculty members in those states have seen firsthand the risks of posting syllabi online; several professors have been harassed and doxed over course content in their online syllabi."
www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...
Fla. Board Says Syllabi, Reading Lists Must Be Posted Publicly
Faculty at some Florida public universities argue the new policy is less about transparency for students and more about chilling academic freedom.
www.insidehighered.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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#HurricaneMelissa

Amazon Wishlist for emergency supplies, medical supplies, & basic necessities: amzn.to/3LmmsUB
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Nov. 7 Day of Action @aaup.org @aft.org @afthighered.bsky.social
A Call for Solidarity: Supporting the University of the West Indies (UWI), Jamaica November 7 Day of Action Blue UFF (United Faculty of Florida) logo in top right corner. A Personal Note from Dr. Samique March-Dallas, UFF First Vice President: I write to you as both your colleague and as a Jamaican who carries the weight of this crisis in my heart. Our colleagues at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Jamaica, are facing a crisis in the wake of Hurricane Melissa—a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane that has devastated their campus, homes, and lives. Faculty have lost everything. Students face uncertainty about shelter, food, and whether they can continue their education. Classrooms, libraries, and laboratories lie damaged or destroyed. We in Florida understand hurricanes. We know the devastation they bring and the power of solidarity in recovery. The University of the West Indies has long been a beacon of academic excellence in the Caribbean, contributing vital research in climate science, public health, Caribbean studies, and more. Now they need us. Our Call to Action A list of necessary supplies can be found on this Amazon Wish List and purchases made will ship directly to UWI for distribution. Amazon Wishlist link: amzn.to/3LmmsUB To complete your order, UFF members should check their email for the TRN number and ID images. Non-UFF members can email us at uff@floridaea. High-Priority Needs Your support will provide: • Emergency supplies for faculty and students who have lost everything • Medical supplies and basic necessities I urge you to contribute what you can—financial support, materials, or simply spreading awareness. Together, we can help an entire academic community begin the process of recovery. Let us show our colleagues in Jamaica that they are not alone, and that the bonds of our academic community transcend borders. Thank you again for your support of our international colleagues during this time!!
November 8, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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This is why DeSantis wants CPHE as the new accrediting agency: to create a safe space for his ideological vandalism while guaranteeing that federal funds continue to support his screwing over of the people of Florida. Do we want this for North Carolina? Hell no! @aaup.org #highered
November 7, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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"[DeSantis] is ignorant of the system, and he’s just peddling a bunch of nativism and stereotypes onto what he thinks is happening at the universities.”
- Dr. Robert Cassanello, UFF President
prismreports.org/2025/11/06/f...
Florida faculty say DeSantis’ attack on H-1B visa holders threatens university mission
Faculty and labor leaders say the governor’s rhetoric targets legally authorized workers and promotes xenophobia
prismreports.org
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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"University leaders in Florida want schools to post what textbooks, instructional materials and readings are required for most courses, similar to a policy recently adopted by Georgia colleges."
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Florida wants to post more college syllabi online. Professors fear what's next.
University leaders in the Sunshine State want schools to post what textbooks, instructional materials and readings are required for most courses.
www.politico.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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TODAY! Still time to join us
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Teachers & public employees—know your rights online.
🗣️💻 Join @aft.org’s @rweingarten.bsky.social + experts from @penamerica.bsky.social & @ncacensorship.bsky.social for a webinar on free speech, digital safety & protecting yourself online.
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October 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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"Robert Cassanello, associate professor of history at University of Central Florida and president of UFF, says that as a new union president, he’s had to bridge the gap between the ideas of a 'bread and butter' or 'social activist' union."
truthout.org/articles/har...
Harvard Dominates Headlines, But Other Schools Are Quietly Battling Trump
Faculty at state schools are waging collective action in the face of both federal and state attacks. Will it be enough?
truthout.org
October 6, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Save more than you pay in dues!
More info ➡️ myuff.org/member-benef...
#UFFbenefits
October 3, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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“It is our opinion that state law has not changed and neither has the 14th Amendment relating to anti-discrimination.”
- Dr. Robin Goodman, president of @uff-fsu.bsky.social
www.fsunews.com/story/news/2...
Proposed amendment to non-discrimination policy removed after backlash from FSU community
After backlash from students and faculty, FSU's proposed non-discrimination amendment was removed from the university’s website.
www.fsunews.com
September 23, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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UFF Members,

As educators, you know how much weight our words and actions carry, especially online. Posts, photos, and even “likes” can be seen by many people and last forever. This is called your digital footprint, and it’s like a trail of breadcrumbs that leads back to you.
September 22, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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"State government is investigating teachers over social media comments made following Charlie Kirk’s assassination,"
ft. an interview with Dr. Robert Cassanello, UFF President:
floridaphoenix.com/2025/09/17/t...
Teachers among those answering to employers after Charlie Kirk social media posts • Florida Phoenix
State government is investigating teachers over social media comments made following Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Faculty and classroom teacher union leaders are calling it an attack on freedom of sp...
floridaphoenix.com
September 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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UFF-FIU invited FIU’s leadership to a town hall to discuss the ICE agreement, a BOT member’s business contracts tied to Alligator Alcatraz, and FIU’s provision of state-owned assets…

“Four days later, the administration declined.”
prismreports.org/2025/09/02/f...
FIU’s ICE collaboration undermines university’s mission, faculty say
Union demands answers after Prism and other outlets reported that Florida International University supplied equipment to “Alligator Alcatraz”
prismreports.org
September 14, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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The chair of FIU Board of Trustees, Carlos Duart, runs one of the state contractors that helped build Alligator Alcatraz.
www.miaminewtimes.com/news/fiu-boa...
FIU Board Chair's Company Is an Alligator Alcatraz Contractor
In December 2024, DeSantis appointed Carlos Duart to the FIU Board of Trustees and Tina Vidal-Duart to the FAU Board of Trustees.
www.miaminewtimes.com
September 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Yes it's here. Join your faculty union if you have one @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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"A UNF professor [and UFF member] has taken legal action against the university, alleging that administrators violated state law when directing professors to remove DEI language from their course materials this summer."
unfspinnaker.com/111705/lates...
Professor & former trustee takes legal action against UNF | UNF Spinnaker
A UNF professor and former university trustee has taken legal action against the school following anti-DEI rules
unfspinnaker.com
September 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Are you taking advantage of your UFF member benefits?
More info ➡️ myuff.org/member-benefits
#UFFbenefits
September 8, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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💬 “I’m finding my voice and empowering others to use theirs.”

Meet Michelle DeJesus, a Seminole Education Association member. FL's 2022 "Don't Say Gay" bill pushed her to join the union—not just to protect herself, but to stand up for her students and colleagues.
September 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Happy Labor Day from UFF!
September 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Tae Heung “Will” Kim, a doctoral student at Texas A&M University and longtime US permanent resident, has been in ICE detention for over one month!

The AAUP stands with the Texas AAUP state conference in demanding his release from ICE.

Read full statement at link:

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AAUP Statement on Continued Detention of Tae Heung “Will” Kim
Tae Heung “Will” Kim, a doctoral student at Texas A&M University and longtime US permanent resident, has been in ICE detention for over one month. The AAUP stands with the Texas AAUP state conference ...
www.aaup.org
August 25, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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💸 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 $𝟮𝟬 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸. That’s the raise the state is offering educators this year—while still calling educators “hometown heroes.”

Educators: Does a $20 raise make you feel valued and respected in your profession? Drop your thoughts below ⬇️
August 31, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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We're now on Instagram!
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August 28, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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"But given the growing assaults by conservative politicians on all workers and others, higher education faculty... increasingly recognize themselves as workers and organize for democratic representation through unions or independent labor advocacy orgs."
higheredlaborunited.org/2025/08/18/a...
Accreditation Bodies: Ideological Cartels or Guardians of Academic Freedom and the Public Good? – Higher Education Labor United
higheredlaborunited.org
August 23, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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#NEAimmigration 🦋 @neatoday.bsky.social
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➡️ bit.ly/NEAimm_he
Text reads: NEA Guidance on Immigration Issues. Two links are listed: bit.ly/NEAimm and bit.ly/NEAimm_he Text continues to read: Key Takeaways: 1) All students have a constitutionally protected right to obtain a public education regardless of legal status. 2) Educators have a professional responsibility in fostering inclusivity, empowering students, and advocating for policies that create a safer, more supportive environment for immigrant families. 3) In light of Trump rescinding policy that prohibits ICE from conducting immigration enforcement in public schools, schools can adopt policies to limit ICE enforcement on school grounds, protect student privacy, and reaffirm that education is accessible to all students, regardless of immigration status. Background is blue with a picture of a protest with a sign that reads "Liberation not Deportation"
August 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM