Category: News
Statement by SEIU President on Corinthian College
After nearly a year of uncertainty Corinthian College announced that it is immediately shutting down operations. For the estimated 16,000
Read MoreKeep holding Corinthian College responsible
In June, Corinthian Colleges Inc., the owner of Heald College, was put on heightened financial oversight by the Dept. of Education and
Read MoreA Conversation: Historically Black Colleges and Universities and For-Profits
In March, SEIU Local 500 member and adjunct professor at the University of the District of Columbia Albert Pearsall III sat down with
Read MoreFaculty Join in Fast Food Worker Movement
From CBS News: “Expanding the labor movement to college campuses hearkens back to successful social movements that included pressure from
Read MoreBentley Adjunct Faculty Form a Union with SEIU Local 509
Adjunct faculty at Bentley University overwhelmingly voted “Union Yes” today, casting their ballots to joinFaculty Forward – a
Read MoreNationwide Day of Collective Action to Raise Standards in Higher Education
Today, students and part-time instructors across the country are coming together in a dramatic show of unity for fair pay and better
Read MoreNational Adjunct Walkout Day Action Ideas
A Day Without Adjuncts: On February 25th, this powerful idea will become a reality as faculty across the country band together to demand
Read MoreTufts Full-Time Faculty Vote to form a Union
Full-time faculty at Tufts University voted to form a union with SEIU Local 509 yesterday. They join their part-time colleagues at Tufts
Read MoreInside Higher Ed Article on “Bold” New Campaign
“Most observers agree that adjunct instructors deserve better pay, but what about $15,000 per course? The Service Employees International
Read MoreFaculty from Across America Launch Bold Effort to Restore Investments in the Classroom
Set a National Standard of $15,000 in Total Course Compensation Building off the national movement to form unions, faculty from 20 states
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