You can use this sample letter to join us in writing to our elected officials in support of international students. The time is NOW to stand up for our community!
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"Asking for higher pay is an indication that we are serious career professionals who are aware of the real challenges of working artists." svafacultyunited.org/

More information at svafacultyunited.org/vote ! SVA FACULTY: Send your ballots back as soon as possible, to arrive by May 13th!

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"We must stand together to ensure that the faculty and staff who are the heart of this institution are treated with the dignity they deserve.” svafacultyunited.org/vote

"Despite our expertise and reputation in our field, we’re treated as replaceable. We deserve stability, respect, and a real voice in our work. I support SVA because collective bargaining is the only way to secure fair treatment and job security.

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"I’m voting for a union because being part of an institution should mean having some way to seek redress when administrative mistakes affect my pay or benefits.” svafacultyunited.org/vote

"To make matters worse, the class I teach is very popular; I’ve already heard from former students whose friends are disappointed they couldn’t enroll. I’m fortunate that my role at SVA is a second job — but many of my colleagues aren’t in that position.

"There was no communication, no apology, and no acknowledgment from the office responsible for the mistake. This oversight impacts both my income and professional experience.