For months, United Academics has fought these cuts on multiple fronts: through the grievance process and negotiations. Faculty, students, staff and allies of UVM United Against the Cuts have also fought for months through grassroots organizing, including the May 14 car rally. Following these sustained ongoing efforts, 63 of the 68 have seen their hours restored to full time, with partial restoration for the remaining five faculty
VTDigger: UVM, faculty at impasse over pandemic impacts to teaching (9/22/20)
The Cynic: The killing of independent student media at UVM (9/22/20)
Cynic: Prestigious professors concerned about new cuts
VPR: Despite Community Concerns, UVM Still Bringing Thousands Of Students To Burlington
https://www.vpr.org/post/despite-community-concerns-uvm-still-bringing-thousands-students-burlington?utm_source=Vermont+Public+Radio&utm_campaign=3d228c48cb-THE-FREQUENCY-20200821&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_7263dd2169-3d228c48cb-26939110#stream/0
VTDigger: Faculty union settles labor dispute with UVM over Covid planning
The administration has begun impact bargaining with UA and has agreed to the union’s demand for the UA President to join the UVM Strong planning committee and for UA to appoint representatives to each of the 4 working groups on fall planning. As a result of these immediate victories, UA has settled the current unfair labor practice charge.
https://vtdigger.org/2020/07/22/faculty-union-settles-labor-dispute-with-uvm-over-covid-planning/?fbclid=IwAR01_aGskvJDjhmfLssH8e5BAEwnFtt0WCE4LSRD2XWwcOcgw6kXilSXRqM
United Academics files Unfair Labor Practice Against UVM Administration: 7/1/20
United Academics files Unfair Labor Practice Against UVM Administration
This is the first time in their 19-year history that the UVM faculty union has filed an Unfair Labor Practice against UVM. The charge details how the administration has---by virtue of excluding United Academics from the fall 2020 semester planning process---violated their duty to bargain the impact of any changes to terms and conditions of faculty employment ("impact bargaining").
From: Vermont House Progressive Caucus Re: Salary negotiations at UVM June 15, 2020
Two Vermont AAUP Chapters Protest Salary Cuts for UVM Faculty
VT Digger: Concerned for fall semester, UVM faculty union prepares to file labor complaint (6/29/20)
https://vtdigger.org/2020/06/28/concerned-for-fall-semester-uvm-faculty-union-prepares-to-file-labor-complaint/amp/
Political Leaders Speak out to Support Faculty and Staff Against Regressive Cuts by UVM Administration
Chronicle of Higher Ed: Higher Ed’s Toothless Response to the Killing of George Floyd
Higher Ed’s Toothless Response to the Killing of George Floyd
Statements by college leaders reflect an unholy alchemy of risk management, legal liability, and trustee anxiety
By Jason England and Richard Purcell
Cynic: Finance VP accused of making decisions that comply with a racist system (6/9/20)
https://vtcynic.com/uncategorized/richard-cate-accused-of-racist-comment-during-staff-council-meeting/
VPR: Crowd Confronts Burlington Police During Protest For George Floyd 5/31/20
Organized by Harmony Edosomwan, outstanding UVM student and a 2019 recipient of the United Academics Jeffrey Brace scholarship, awarded to students who demonstrate an active commitment to community service, especially in pursuit of social, economic or environmental justice.
Lt. Governor Zuckerman letter supporting faculty- May 28, 2020
UA PRESIDENT JULIE ROBERTS STATEMENT TO UVM BOARD OF TRUSTEES (5/15/20)
MAY 2020 LETTER FROM WORKING VERMONT LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS MEMBERS TO UVM BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN SUPPORT OF UVM FACULTY, GREATER TRANSPARENCY, AND SHARED GOVERNANCE WITH UNITED ACADEMICS AND FACULTY SENATE
VTDIgger: UVM faculty, students hold car protest to push back on cuts (5/14/20)
https://vtdigger.org/2020/05/14/uvm-faculty-students-hold-car-protest-to-push-back-on-cuts/
United Academics Executive Council- Open Letter to UVM Decision Makers
Open Letter from United Academics Executive Council to UVM Decision Makers, sent May 12, 2020
Seven Days: Facing Looming Deficit, UVM Considers Cuts in Pay, Hours
https://www.sevendaysvt.com/OffMessage/archives/2020/04/30/facing-looming-deficit-uvm-considers-cuts-in-pay-hours?fbclid=IwAR2PN8c7ymqwkK_kAaUHPTXiziazUUqvyU4XlOQ_DIfv0q9t6627YzUnkbI#.XqtfpId_4tA.facebook