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Randi Weingarten and NYC teacher Tamara Simpson

Attacks on public education in America by extremists and culture-war peddling politicians have reached new heights (“lows” may be more apt), but they are not new. The difference today is that the attacks are intended not just to undermine public education but to destroy it.

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How do I join?

Any adjunct faculty member who has taught six faculty load hours in two calendar years is automatically a part of the bargaining unit.

What are the dues?

Are dues taken out of our pay automatically?

Yes, your dues are deducted from each paycheck automatically.

What are the benefits of being in the union?

The contract the Adjunct Faculty Union negotiated has brought many benefits:

  • It establishes a transparent procedure for assigning courses and guarantees that adjuncts receive courses in proportion to their length of service.
  • It requires your department to promptly notify you about
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