These rights, established by the Supreme Court in 1975, are employees’ rights to representation at meetings called by supervisors or administrators where there is reason to believe that discharge or disciplinary action may result. To invoke these rights, an employee must state to the employer that he/she wants a representative present; the employer has no obligation to ask if the employee would like representation. UFF members have a right to UFF representation at such meetings.

View this compelling video from UFF-FSU on why to join UFF.

Our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is the only legally binding protection for faculty rights and working conditions at UF. It cannot be altered by unilateral action of administration or the state legislature. Only a legally binding union contract protects academic freedom, intellectual property rights, due process, tenure, continuing contracts, fair evaluations, the right to grievances with binding arbitration, and assignment dispute resolution, substantial salary increases for promotions, paid leave, sabbaticals, and other benefits. The right to tenure, for instance, is guaranteed by our CBA, not by Florida or Federal law—or university regulations.

Your membership matters. The higher our membership the stronger we are in securing faculty rights and working conditions. High membership rates are particularly important in bargaining for salary, raises, and sabbaticals.

Host a UFF Meeting in Your Department

If you would like to discuss faculty concerns, including health insurance and benefit changes as well as legislative issues, UFF leaders would be happy to come to your department to talk with colleagues. UFF can provide lunch or coffee as well as give an update and answer questions. Please email president@uff-uf.org if you are interested.

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The membership campaign is continuing with office visits and informal conversations with non-members. Click here to sign up.