Category Archives: Events

Cary Nelson

Posted on June 15, 2011 by unitedacademics

Cary Nelson is the President of the American Association of University Professors.

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Emily Plec

Posted on June 15, 2011 by unitedacademics

Emily Plec is an Associate Professor of Communication at Western Oregon University.

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Michelle Fecteau

Posted on June 15, 2011 by unitedacademics

Michelle Fecteau is the Executive Director of the Wayne State AAUP-AFT chapter.

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Are You a Sitting Duck with Oregon Budget Cuts?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by unitedacademics

Students, faculty, and staff at University of Oregon face an inexplicable double whammy of rising tuition and miserable salaries and wages. While it is true that the Great Recession pummeled state budgets, and consequently budget outlays for public education, the … Continue reading →

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Universities Under Attack: Lessons from the Battleground States

Posted on May 9, 2011 by unitedacademics

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More Faculty Fighting for Their Rights

Posted on March 10, 2011 by unitedacademics

UW-Stout Faculty Defy Threats and Vote for the Union Despite Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s threat and the recent state Senate vote to strip faculty and staff of their collective bargaining rights, the union is growing stronger. Here’s proof: Faculty at … Continue reading →

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Rally for Public Employees

Posted on March 5, 2011 by unitedacademics

AFT-Wisconsin President Kennedy will be at Oregon State Capitol on Monday, March 7 SALEM—American Federation of Teachers-Wisconsin (AFT-Wisconsin) President Bryan Kennedy will be in Salem and available to visit with media reporters regarding issues being widely reported about Wisconsin public … Continue reading →

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What You Can Do to Help Wisconsin

Posted on March 3, 2011 by unitedacademics

Help the protesters directly by: 1. Purchasing Food for them from one of the following locations: a. Ian’s Pizza – $20 donation buys & delivers a pizza to the Capitol – Call (608) 257-9248 – http://www.ianspizza.com/ b. The Willy Street … Continue reading →

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