UA membership is open to all full-time members of the UVM faculty (excluding College of Medicine and department chairs), and to part-time faculty after their first semester of teaching. If you are uncertain if you are eligible to be a member, please email info@unitedacademics.org.
Membership benefits include:
The right to vote on your Collective Bargaining Agreement (employment contract) and the ability to advise and serve on the contract Bargaining Team.
Strengthening faculty governance, to ensure that UVM remains a professional, fair, and thriving institution. More members means a stronger faculty voice at UVM.
National representation through AAUP and AFT on issues of importance to faculty.
Participation in Union governance, including the ability to serve on the Delegates Assembly, Executive Council, Contract Administration Committee, and special committees (student Scholarship Committee, legislative committee, and others).
A community of support, including social gatherings and participating in union committees and assemblies with your fellow faculty from across the University.
Legal counsel on work-related issues through United Academics.
