March 2021 Newsletter

Good afternoon UA members,

As we turn the page on the long month of March, we look forward to warmer days, more sunshine, and many of us receiving COVID vaccines this spring.

• Please plan to join us at next Wednesday’s Spring Members Meeting, 4/7 from 3:30-5:30pm (virtual). Information is below and will also be emailed.

• The administration had to postpone this week’s mediation session. Look for an announcement soon with the rescheduled session, likely next Tuesday 4/6 from 4:30-6:30pm.

• Yesterday’s UVM United Against the Cuts press conference was a success, with solid news coverage (links on our Facebook page)

• United Academics will be celebrating our 20th anniversary this spring! We look forward to celebrating and reflecting on all that our collective efforts have accomplished over these two decades.

We hope to see you next week at the Members Meeting. As always, please reach out to us anytime with questions, comments, and interest in getting involved in the important work of your union.

In solidarity,

Katlyn and Julie

Katlyn Morris, Executive Director | Julie Roberts, President

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New UA Member Chat is live

We’ve successfully transitioned to our new, updated, and secure Member Chat email group. The old UA Discuss email group is now defunct. If you haven’t yet subscribed, email info@unitedacademics.org with your contact information, including a non-UVM email address.

Spring Members Meeting

Wednesday, April 7, 3:30-5:30pm

Our Spring Members Meeting is next week! Meeting materials, including agenda, will be emailed to all members in advance. You can register now to receive the zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ofu-hrT8jHNwvKnM6HVztELNZijQnxrTS

UA Delegate nominations due April 1

UA’s full slate of Delegates is up for election/ reelection for the term of July 1, 2021-June 30, 2023.

The role of the UA Delegates Assembly is to propose actions and resolutions and review and ratify major decisions of the Executive Council. Delegates are elected from and represent UVM’s academic units. The Delegates Assembly also works with the negotiating team to ensure that faculty interests and concerns from the different academic units are well represented in collective bargaining.

Please send nominations (self-nominations are welcome) ASAP to Charles-Louis Morand-Métivier and Katlyn Morris.

Accepting applications for UA scholarships

Our United Academics Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for our 2021 United Academics student scholarships. This is an opportunity for United Academics to recognize students who are engaged in community service, especially in pursuit of social or economic justice. Please encourage your students to apply.

The application deadline is April 15. The scholarships provide monetary awards of $1000-$1500 each.

Please note that the Linda Backus scholarship is for college students whose immediate family member is a member of a union in Vermont (including UA), and is not limited to UVM students.

Click here for application forms and information. Please email Scholarship Committee chair Prudence Doherty with any questions.

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