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.
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.
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
This summer we’ve made some progress in bargaining — reaching agreement on 23 articles. However, after many bargaining sessions — including multiple hours-long meetings this week and last — USD’s admin has refused to meet our elected Bargaining Action Team (BAT) where we need it to be on compensation and … Read More
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
“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
Today was a historic day for our USD CAS NTT Faculty Union. We proved that we won’t allow the university to break the law with the first day of our Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike! We hit the line bright and early at 7 a.m. and solidarity was in the … Read More
USD CAS NTT Accounts Make sure to tag us! Instagram: @usd_nttfaculty Facebook: @USD.NTT.FacultyUnion Hashtags #USDULPStrike #ULPStrike #UnionStrong #USD Social Media Language/Captions For Students Faculty working conditions are student learning conditions. By mistreating and disrespecting NTT Faculty, USD is undermining its mission of providing quality education to students while flouting its … Read More
To help our student and community supporters get a better sense of why we formed a union last year and why we’re planning to strike this week, we put together this backgrounder page.
Today is May Day, International Workers’ Day. Today, we honor the legacy of the labor movement that brought us the eight-hour work day, outlawed child labor, and built the American middle class. Let’s celebrate by making our own history. Through our labor movement at USD, we can make a better … Read More