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
UA supporting local organizations with Covid-19 relief
This week, United Academics made donations to four local organizations to support their work meeting the extraordinary needs in our community at this time. Thank you to UA members who recommended organizations during our discussion at the Members Meeting or sent us suggestions via email. United Academics donated to: the United Way of Northwest Vermont (where donations are currently being matched), A New Place providing temporary housing at North Beach), the Peace and Justice Center, and the UVM Pandemic Response Fund to support student emergency travel funds. We are so pleased to be able to support a number of local organizations doing important work.
Amid backlash, state college trustees postpone closure vote (VTDigger)
“Trustees for the Vermont State Colleges will postpone by at least a week a decision on a radical restructuring proposal, announced just two days prior, that would cut 500 employees and shutter three of the system’s campuses. “
https://vtdigger.org/2020/04/19/top-lawmakers-scott-urge-state-colleges-to-press-pause-on-closures/
UVM moves to remote instruction in light of Covid-19
https://www.uvm.edu/emergency/covid-19-coronavirus-information-and-updates
2020 United Academics student scholarships- Call for applications
Applications are now being accepted for the annual United Academics student scholarships.
Deadline for applications: April 1, 2020