USD NTT CAS Faculty Contract Headquarters

Earlier this year, non-tenure track (NTT) faculty in the University of San Diego’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) voted overwhelmingly to join SEIU Local 721.

Now, we bargain with USD for our first contract.

See links below for information about the bargaining process, updates on negotiations, and to learn how you can get involved.

Key Info + Latest News

It’s Official: We Ratified Our First University of San Diego Union Contract! - We did it! After over a year of negotiations and a powerful two-day Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike, we have officially ratified our first-ever union contract at the University of San Diego with a 99% YES vote.

USD History in the Making: Vote to Ratify Our First Contract! - This historic TA is the result of nearly three years of organizing, tireless advocacy, and powerful NTT faculty solidarity. When the going got tough, we stood union strong and never backed down. Together, we made history — and now it’s time to cast your vote. 

We’ve Reached a Historic Union Contract Agreement; CAS NTT Faculty to Vote on Approving Soon!  - After over a year of negotiations, including a two-day Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike, our elected Bargaining Action Team (BAT) has reached a landmark Tentative Agreement (TA) on our first union contract for non-tenure track (NTT) faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences. We’ll launch a ratification vote soon on … Read More

Check Out Our Op-Ed in the San Diego Union-Tribune! - Today, the San Diego Union-Tribune published an op-ed written by three of our union non-tenure track faculty members explaining why we launched an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike earlier this month! The piece also dived into why we formed a union with SEIU 721 in the first place, how faculty … Read More

ULP Strike Day Two Recap Video: Students, Staff and Faculty Unite! - “Students, staff and faculty unite! One struggle, one fight!” rang through the air throughout the final day of our unfair labor practice strike.  We didn’t just chant this powerful expression of solidarity, we lived it – on the picket line and through our lively and creative midday rally.  After yesterday’s march, … Read More