We Are United!

Members of NEA's Southern Illinois University Faculty Association recently picketed the university's administration building as part of their continuing efforts to win a first contract. Complex issues of faculty governance, tenure, and pay parity have kept the parties at the bargaining table for well over a year. See the full story.

Retiring SIUC Faculty Association President Jim Sullivan speaks to reporters during rally

Yes, there should be incentives for faculty to retire early says, John Kingston, an associate professor of linguistics and vice-president of the Massachusetts Society of Professors.

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Should the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers unite to form one, new organization?

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Voting Results!
Yes votes --- 48%
No votes --- 52%

No, Congress should not exempt faculty from benefits protection laws states, Brenda Brown, a math professor and executive board member of the University of the District of Columbia Faculty Association.