CFU-UAW Rally for a Strong Contract

In February 2024, contract faculty across NYU voted by an overwhelming 89% to form a union. Since the election, a majority of faculty participated in ratifying initial bargaining goals by a 99% vote, signed a petition urging the administration to agree to real academic freedom, and a majority of faculty have joined bargaining sessions throughout the past year as observers. 

Despite all this, the NYU administration is refusing to agree to improved job security and the academic freedom that goes with it; fair and equitable compensation; shared governance; and expanded benefits that support the critical work contract faculty do at NYU. Faculty have met with local elected officials and leafleted students and NYU colleagues to discuss the importance of a strong first contract with the larger community – given the unprecedented attacks on higher education, these issues are more critical than ever.

Join supporters across the NYU community on Tuesday, September 30 at 1pm to tell the NYU administration to recognize contract faculty immense contribution through teaching, research, and service and agree to a contract that reflects the value of their work. Click here to RSVP.