The Union Difference at University of San Diego

Non-tenure track (NTT) faculty at the University of San Diego are the heart of our institution. We do most of the teaching and carry out the core functions of our university: instruction, mentoring, research, service, and preparing the next generation of leaders in academia and beyond. Yet, we have little … Read More



San Diego Mayor and USD Alum Todd Gloria Stands with NTT Faculty!

We’re proud to announce that San Diego Mayor and University of San Diego (USD) Alum Todd Gloria stands with NTT Faculty! On April 9, Gloria wrote to USD President James T. Harris that the university should: Respect NTT Faculty’s rights and refrain from interference or retaliation for their protected labor … Read More


✅ Petition delivered. Keep the pressure on today!

We kicked off our week of action yesterday with a student delegation delivering more than a thousand petition signatures to the Office of the President demanding that USD agree to a fair election. Students understand that faculty teaching conditions are student learning conditions and we’re honored by the support and … Read More


It’s a Big Week for Winning Our USD NTT Faculty Union!

It’s a huge week of action on campus as we fight for a fair election for our NTT faculty union! In case you missed it, we’ve officially filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to hold an election for College of Arts and Sciences NTT faculty to join SEIU … Read More



USD Student Digital Toolkit

  Social Handles to Know   USD NTT Faculty Union Socials Facebook– @USDNTTFacultyUnion Instagram– @USD_NTTFaculty   SEIU 721 Socials Facebook– @SEIU721 Instagram– @SEIU721 Twitter– @SEIU721 Threads– @SEIU721   USD Socials Facebook– @USanDiego Instagram– @UofSanDiego Twitter– @UofSanDiego   Important Links USD NTT Faculty Union Website USD Students & Alumni Petition   … Read More



LMU Student Digital Toolkit

  Social Handles to Know LMU NTT Faculty Union Socials Facebook– @LMUNTTFacultyUnion Instagram– @LMU_NTTFaculty TikTok– @LMU_NTTFaculty   SEIU 721 Socials Facebook– @SEIU721 Instagram– @SEIU721 Twitter– @SEIU721 Threads– @SEIU721   LMU Socials Facebook– @LMULA Instagram– @LoyolaMarymount Twitter– @LoyolaMarymount Threads– @LoyolaMarymount   Hashtag #LMUnion   Important Links LMU NTT Faculty Union Website … Read More


Dear USD Colleagues – A Letter From the Organizing Committee

Dear Colleagues, For decades, higher education has trended away from tenure-track positions in favor of contingent, non-tenure track teaching appointments that offer no job security, much lower wages, and limited to no opportunities for advancement. The University of San Diego (USD) is part of this trend: Its Non-Tenure Track (NTT) … Read More