University Faculty Association Local 119

Be on the lookout for information about our and other public unions and be sure to pay attention to who they are from and what their agenda may be.

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The union board has voted to send a new contract to members for possible ratification. Here is the info you need.

UFA Board Votes to Send New Contract for Ratification – University Faculty Association UFA Board Votes to Send New Contract for Ratification April 26, 2018 Lee Banville After months of negotiations, the Executive Board of the UFA voted April 24, 2018 to send a new contract to members of the union for ratification. This post outlines the major changes in the contract as well as copies....

"The interim administration’s inability to deal with lecturers in a way that respects their contributions to the University of Montana and the collective bargaining agreement has further undermined any confidence we have in their ability to make strategic decisions."

UFA Statement on the Status of Lecturers and UM – University Faculty Association UFA Statement on the Status of Lecturers and UM December 4, 2017 Lee Banville The University Faculty Association has tried to work with this interim administration to ensure UM could face our difficult budget situation while respecting our obligations to its employees and students. We participated,?...

We will have our full statement up on our site soon, but here is the latest on the lecturer issue.

University of Montana rescinds notices to union again in lecturer 'fiasco' In a flipflop a union leader described as a "fiasco," the provost's office at the University of Montana rescinded its termination notices to lecturers Friday, just hours after it issued

Profoundly disappointing news from Main Hall...

Lecturers are getting the boot again All University of Montana lecturers, except those with special contracts, will not be rehired after their current contracts end in May, according to a draft of a letter to be

Have questions about where you pay raise or merit award went before signing this year's contract? We have some info for you...

Statement on New Contracts – University Faculty Association Statement on New Contracts November 16, 2017 Lee Banville The UFA wanted to reach out as many of you are now receiving your contracts for the 2017-2018 academic year. Several members have contacted us with questions regarding pay listed in these contracts. Although faculty may have been awarded meri...

Reminder: As talk of cuts and program prioritization fills the air, we are hosting two sessions on knowing your rights under the CBA. The sessions are Tuesday from 4-5pm and Wednesday from noon-1pm both in the President's Room on the first floor of Brantly Hall.

Under the Governor’s plan the cuts to the MUS would go from $44.5 million to $4.5 million. But the proposal hinges on support from the legislature. Please consider calling your legislator and urging them to support some compromise on the budget.

Governor calls lawmakers back for special session, releases list of cuts to state agencies Montana Gov. Steve Bullock said Monday he will call lawmakers back for a special session in the coming days to plug holes in the state budget and pay the tab

The UFA's official response on the selection of Seth Bodnar to serve as the 18th president of UM.

UFA Statement on the Selection of a New UM President – University Faculty Association UFA Statement on the Selection of a New UM President October 4, 2017 Lee Banville The University Faculty Association wants to congratulate Seth Bodnar on his appointment as the 18th president of the University of Montana. Throughout his public appearances and during conversations with UFA officials,...

Here's the full update with statements made during our effort to protect the rights of lecturers on campus.

Defending UM’s Lecturers – University Faculty Association Defending UM’s Lecturers The UFA successfully negotiated a solution to the grievance it filed against UM for violating its own policy regarding the appointment of lecturers. UFA President Paul Haber and UM President Shelia Stearns issued a joint statement on September 21 that read, “To resolve this…

It's a good news day at UM.

University of Montana lecturers to stay for full school year per agreement with Main Hall The University of Montana rescinded its attempt to cut short yearlong contracts with more than 30 lecturers Thursday, after the faculty union brokered an agreement.

Good news on our grievance... Today we signed an agreement meaning all lecturers will receive their full year contract for 2017-2018!

Montana Kaimin on Twitter “Breaking: Stearns tells faculty senate UM will honor contracts for lecturers. They will have jobs for next semester and the 2017-18 year.”