United Faculty of Florida
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UFF represents over 25K faculty members + 8K grad assistants at 12 universities, 17 colleges. Our goal is to build a movement for higher education in FL.
Last week in Tallahassee, FSU faculty and grad assistants testified against the anti-union bill (SB 1296).
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#UnionStrong
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February 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Last week in Tallahassee, FSU faculty and grad assistants testified against the anti-union bill (SB 1296).
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#UnionStrong
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New piece from a UFF-FSU member in @floridaphoenix.com asks whether Florida’s public universities truly uphold the Western tradition — and what that means for academic freedom, critical inquiry, and the future of higher ed. floridaphoenix.com/2026/02/09/d...
#HigherEd #AcademicSky #FSU #FLNews #UFF
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Do Florida public universities really embrace the Western Tradition? • Florida Phoenix
It’s a lousy time to be a kid in Florida. You’re told you can’t read certain books or study certain subjects or discuss certain topics. You’re told you can’t go by your chosen name; you must conform t...
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February 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
New piece from a UFF-FSU member in @floridaphoenix.com asks whether Florida’s public universities truly uphold the Western tradition — and what that means for academic freedom, critical inquiry, and the future of higher ed. floridaphoenix.com/2026/02/09/d...
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Why do they want to make it harder for us? Today’s FL Senate Committee meeting in SB 1296.#walkandtalkwithspar #publicschoolsareyourschools #publicschoolproud #teachersoftiktok
February 11, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Why do they want to make it harder for us? Today’s FL Senate Committee meeting in SB 1296.#walkandtalkwithspar #publicschoolsareyourschools #publicschoolproud #teachersoftiktok
"The rally, organized by the UFF-UCF, brought together professors, staff and students who marched to Millican Hall to deliver postcards addressed to UCF President Alexander Cartwright."
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Faculty and students rally over 0% faculty raise, demand action from Cartwright
Faculty and students gathered outside UCF's Student Union patio on Wednesday to protest a proposed 0% salary increase for faculty, calling on university leadership to reconsider compensation prioritie...
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February 10, 2026 at 5:49 PM
"The rally, organized by the UFF-UCF, brought together professors, staff and students who marched to Millican Hall to deliver postcards addressed to UCF President Alexander Cartwright."
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NEW: Abigail Spanberger this afternoon ordered that all state agencies leave ICE's 287(g) program.
This means that the state police (and some other agencies) will no longer be empowered to detain and arrest people for ICE.
Big, big move by the governor within weeks of coming into office.
This means that the state police (and some other agencies) will no longer be empowered to detain and arrest people for ICE.
Big, big move by the governor within weeks of coming into office.
Virginia’s New Governor Ends ICE Program. Local Contracts Remain, For Now. - Bolts
Abigail Spanberger left the 287(g) program, which empowered state law enforcement to detain immigrants. Will Democrats also bar local police and sheriffs from the program?
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February 4, 2026 at 10:36 PM
NEW: Abigail Spanberger this afternoon ordered that all state agencies leave ICE's 287(g) program.
This means that the state police (and some other agencies) will no longer be empowered to detain and arrest people for ICE.
Big, big move by the governor within weeks of coming into office.
This means that the state police (and some other agencies) will no longer be empowered to detain and arrest people for ICE.
Big, big move by the governor within weeks of coming into office.
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Schools, churches, and hospitals should be protected spaces — not places of fear.
Every child deserves a safe place to learn, regardless of who they are or where they come from.
✍️ Write Congress and tell them to safeguard our protected spaces: bit.ly/49pXHQU
Every child deserves a safe place to learn, regardless of who they are or where they come from.
✍️ Write Congress and tell them to safeguard our protected spaces: bit.ly/49pXHQU
January 29, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Schools, churches, and hospitals should be protected spaces — not places of fear.
Every child deserves a safe place to learn, regardless of who they are or where they come from.
✍️ Write Congress and tell them to safeguard our protected spaces: bit.ly/49pXHQU
Every child deserves a safe place to learn, regardless of who they are or where they come from.
✍️ Write Congress and tell them to safeguard our protected spaces: bit.ly/49pXHQU
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“We will not be intimidated into silence.”
—Dr. Leonard Bright, AAUP Texas A&M
This fight is bigger than Texas A&M—it is about whether public universities will serve democracy or fear it.
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—Dr. Leonard Bright, AAUP Texas A&M
This fight is bigger than Texas A&M—it is about whether public universities will serve democracy or fear it.
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@texasaft.org
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@movetexas.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 11:35 PM
“We will not be intimidated into silence.”
—Dr. Leonard Bright, AAUP Texas A&M
This fight is bigger than Texas A&M—it is about whether public universities will serve democracy or fear it.
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@movetexas.bsky.social
—Dr. Leonard Bright, AAUP Texas A&M
This fight is bigger than Texas A&M—it is about whether public universities will serve democracy or fear it.
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@movetexas.bsky.social
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This administration's statements belie what we can see with our own eyes.The federal govt's actions today—both the killing and the cover-up—are a disgrace. Since the president will not, we must call on Congress to act to create accountability 4 this federal malfeasance.
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AFT’s Weingarten Responds to Shooting of Second Protester in Minnesota
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after federal agents shot and killed a second Minnesotan:“I was in Minnesota yesterday, joining tens of thousands of people gat...
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January 25, 2026 at 12:53 AM
This administration's statements belie what we can see with our own eyes.The federal govt's actions today—both the killing and the cover-up—are a disgrace. Since the president will not, we must call on Congress to act to create accountability 4 this federal malfeasance.
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The chaos and fear ICE is bringing to our communities is disrupting learning. I'm proud to see educators meeting the moment by offering virtual learning options and doing all they can to keep students safe.
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Minnesota educators say ICE activity is causing problems in the classroom
Teachers say more students are opting into virtual learning. But educators say that while it is a short-term solution, it comes with long-term consequences.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:48 AM
The chaos and fear ICE is bringing to our communities is disrupting learning. I'm proud to see educators meeting the moment by offering virtual learning options and doing all they can to keep students safe.
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
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“The BOG is claiming it is not censorship because the courses will still be in the catalogue and faculty can still teach them. However... departments will not be able to afford moving faculty into electives.”
- @uff-fsu.bsky.social president
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- @uff-fsu.bsky.social president
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‘This is censorship’: BOG regulations for CoreFSU cause controversy
What are the 2025 CoreFSU regulations set by BOG, and how do they affect FSU students?
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January 29, 2026 at 4:27 AM
“The BOG is claiming it is not censorship because the courses will still be in the catalogue and faculty can still teach them. However... departments will not be able to afford moving faculty into electives.”
- @uff-fsu.bsky.social president
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- @uff-fsu.bsky.social president
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FSU faculty are speaking out against new BOG regulations that limit CoreFSU courses, calling them a threat to academic freedom and critical thinking. Universities should challenge students—not censor ideas. Read more:
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‘This is censorship’: BOG regulations for CoreFSU cause controversy
What are the 2025 CoreFSU regulations set by BOG, and how do they affect FSU students?
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January 23, 2026 at 6:37 PM
FSU faculty are speaking out against new BOG regulations that limit CoreFSU courses, calling them a threat to academic freedom and critical thinking. Universities should challenge students—not censor ideas. Read more:
www.fsunews.com/story/news/2...
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A reminder of WHY this is happening: recent state laws want to nullify collective bargaining & decertify public unions statewide. So this process is by state design.
BUT we will NOT let the state rob UF faculty of a right enshrined in our state constitution. Keep watch for the ballot shown above!
BUT we will NOT let the state rob UF faculty of a right enshrined in our state constitution. Keep watch for the ballot shown above!
Tens of thousands of workers in Florida have just lost their labor unions. More is coming
A WLRN investigation begins to reveal the scope of SB 256, a sweeping anti-union labor law passed in 2023. What is emerging is an outright crisis for teachers and other public sector workers. “The wor...
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January 18, 2026 at 1:40 PM
A reminder of WHY this is happening: recent state laws want to nullify collective bargaining & decertify public unions statewide. So this process is by state design.
BUT we will NOT let the state rob UF faculty of a right enshrined in our state constitution. Keep watch for the ballot shown above!
BUT we will NOT let the state rob UF faculty of a right enshrined in our state constitution. Keep watch for the ballot shown above!
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UF faculty! Eligible faculty (those represented by UFF regardless of membership status) were mailed a ballot from FL Public Employees Relations Commission this week. It’s VERY important to open, vote, stamp, sign & return this. Why should you vote YES & 📪 ? ⬇️
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January 21, 2026 at 6:54 PM
UF faculty! Eligible faculty (those represented by UFF regardless of membership status) were mailed a ballot from FL Public Employees Relations Commission this week. It’s VERY important to open, vote, stamp, sign & return this. Why should you vote YES & 📪 ? ⬇️
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Mail your PERC ballots back to PERC, UF faculty. The deadline is early next week so mail TODAY. Why does this matter & what can we do about it?
January 28, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Mail your PERC ballots back to PERC, UF faculty. The deadline is early next week so mail TODAY. Why does this matter & what can we do about it?
“These types of labor issues matter very much to smaller unions because they put the idea of collective bargaining into the public consciousness, which can be very motivating."
- Dr. Paul Ortiz, former UFF president & labor historian
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- Dr. Paul Ortiz, former UFF president & labor historian
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Hollywood, Pro Sports Union Talks Primed to Rally Labor in 2026
Union deals in the entertainment and professional sports industries are set to expire in 2026, setting the stage for attention-grabbing contract disputes that could have ripple effects across organize...
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January 24, 2026 at 5:50 AM
“These types of labor issues matter very much to smaller unions because they put the idea of collective bargaining into the public consciousness, which can be very motivating."
- Dr. Paul Ortiz, former UFF president & labor historian
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- Dr. Paul Ortiz, former UFF president & labor historian
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Today we are all Minnesota. The AFT is standing proudly in support and solidarity here in Minneapolis against ICE’s assault on people’s constitutional, civil and human rights.
#ICEOUT #ICEOutSchools
#ICEOUT #ICEOutSchools
January 24, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Today we are all Minnesota. The AFT is standing proudly in support and solidarity here in Minneapolis against ICE’s assault on people’s constitutional, civil and human rights.
#ICEOUT #ICEOutSchools
#ICEOUT #ICEOutSchools
"...The total amount distributed to 14 administrators exceeded the entire faculty raise pool by 37.58% more than the raise amount allocated to about 500 faculty."
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UNF records show 14 administrators received over $412K in raises as faculty got $1,200 each | UNF Spinnaker
UFF-UNF salary data shows 14 administrators received $412,735.63 in raises, while about 250 faculty members received $1,200 across-the-board raises.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:29 PM
"...The total amount distributed to 14 administrators exceeded the entire faculty raise pool by 37.58% more than the raise amount allocated to about 500 faculty."
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Florida lawmakers are weighing a proposal to cap international students at 10% of enrollment. @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social says it’s a political move that would drain university budgets + weaken academic quality.
#HigherEd #Florida #InternationalStudents #AcademicFreedom
#HigherEd #Florida #InternationalStudents #AcademicFreedom
Florida bill proposes 10% cap on foreign student enrollment
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January 17, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Florida lawmakers are weighing a proposal to cap international students at 10% of enrollment. @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social says it’s a political move that would drain university budgets + weaken academic quality.
#HigherEd #Florida #InternationalStudents #AcademicFreedom
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The Florida Education Association, a state affiliate of the NEA and AFT representing more than 123,000 public school teachers and school staff, has released a resolution in solidarity with striking Starbucks workers organized with Starbucks Workers United: feaweb.org/release/reso...
December 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The Florida Education Association, a state affiliate of the NEA and AFT representing more than 123,000 public school teachers and school staff, has released a resolution in solidarity with striking Starbucks workers organized with Starbucks Workers United: feaweb.org/release/reso...
“How can an accreditor investigate state interference - from the state that’s paying its employees?”
- Dr. Cassanello, UFF President and UCF history professor
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- Dr. Cassanello, UFF President and UCF history professor
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UCF first in Florida to shift from regional accreditation amid Commission for Public Higher Education Push
UCF President Alexander Cartwright announced Dec. 2 that UCF became the first Florida university to receive accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, one of the nation’s largest institutional a...
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December 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
“How can an accreditor investigate state interference - from the state that’s paying its employees?”
- Dr. Cassanello, UFF President and UCF history professor
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- Dr. Cassanello, UFF President and UCF history professor
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December 10, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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Conservative Think Tank AEI Names Ben Sasse Senior Fellow
Conservative Think Tank AEI Names Ben Sasse Senior Fellow
The American Enterprise Institute, a prominent conservative-leaning think tank, has named former U.S. senator and university president Ben Sasse a nonresident senior fellow, AEI announced Friday. Its ...
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December 8, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Conservative Think Tank AEI Names Ben Sasse Senior Fellow
"Florida’s faculty union leaders are calling DeSantis’ comments 'dishonest' and 'misinformation,' and say it’s just another strategy to run for president in 2028, as less than 2% of the university's workforce is occupied by H-1B visa holders."
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Visa uncertainty in DeSantis' Florida keeps professors home for holidays
At Florida's public universities, there are 1,046 positions filled by H-1B visa holders, according to data provided by Gov. Ron DeSantis' office.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
"Florida’s faculty union leaders are calling DeSantis’ comments 'dishonest' and 'misinformation,' and say it’s just another strategy to run for president in 2028, as less than 2% of the university's workforce is occupied by H-1B visa holders."
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Right now: I'm watching a stream of University of Nebraska Board, as AAUP/AFT members & community fight austerity cuts. And, I'm watching thousands congregate at UVA to stop a billionaire takeover. And in a meeting to discuss our court win @ UCLA. Higher Ed resistance is leading! @aaup.org @aft.org
December 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM