We Overwhelmingly Voted YES To Authorize a ULP Strike
This emphatic vote result gives our Bargaining Action Team (BAT) the authority to call a ULP strike over USD’s labor violations if they believe the circumstances warrant that.
University of San Diego
CAS NTT Faculty Strike Authorization Voting Locations
CAS NTT faculty — it’s time to make your voice heard! You can vote in person at the fountain between Copley Library and the Knauss Center on April 22, 23, and 24.
USD CAS NTT Faculty ULP Strike Frequently Asked Questions
The University of San Diego (USD) broke labor laws when it failed to bargain with us over how course cuts would affect our union members in the current Spring semester.
We’ve filed an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) against the university over their unlawful behavior. Despite our ULP filing, the university has indicated its planning to cancel even more classes for the upcoming Fall semester. Like with the Spring 2025 courses, USD didn’t tell the Union about this and just directly informed NTT faculty members about the cancellations.
Tell USD: Honor Your Commitment to NTT Faculty
On November 21st, USD stated that because of under enrollment, they could not commit to honoring the courses they’ve assigned to any NTT faculty for next semester – even courses that are currently meeting minimum enrollment. NTT Faculty rely on these courses to provide for ourselves and our families. As … Read More
USD CAS NTTs: Important Update from Your Contract Action Team
Dear fellow CAS NTT faculty, Last night at our bargaining session, the University stated that because of underenrollment, they could not commit to honoring the courses they’ve promised to any NTT faculty for next semester – even courses that are currently meeting minimum enrollment. This leaves dozens of us in … Read More
USD NTT FACULTY UNION FAQ
A: Why are we organizing? 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. USD is part of this trend: Many of its Non-Tenure Track (NTT) … Read More
About the USD NTT Faculty Union
Non-Tenure Track (NTT) Faculty members at the University of San Diego (USD) do much — in some units most — of the teaching. Despite our vital work, we lack basic protections and rights that are considered a baseline for other workers. As part of a nationwide trend, USD continues to … Read More
CAS NTT Faculty: Meet Your Bargaining Action Team (BAT)!
USD CAS NTT Faculty Members, After two weeks of voting, we’re proud to announce our Bargaining Action Team (BAT): Thank you to our candidates, and to those who voted! You can learn more about BAT members from their candidate statements. Alongside our chief negotiator, an attorney provided by SEIU Local … Read More
USD Bargaining Action Team (BAT) Candidate Statements
Full-Time/Part-Time Benefit Based Eric M. Cathcart My name is Eric Cathcart with the Environmental and Ocean Sciences Department and I want to be on the CAS NTT Union Bargaining Committee. With 30 years of experience in teaching and environmental consulting, coupled with 20 years of running my own businesses, I … Read More
USD Bargaining Frequently Asked Questions
I voted in the union election. Do I still need to sign a membership card? How do I sign a membership card? That is great, your vote made a difference – we won with a huge margin (169 yes to 13 no). Yes, you still need to fill out a … Read More