What is SEIU?
SEIU is an organization of 2.1 million members united by the belief in the dignity of all working people and the services they provide. SEIU members are dedicated to improving the quality of education and ensuring good jobs for employees working in the field of education in California and across the country. SEIU is the nation’s largest union and home to thousands of unionized adjuncts and full-time faculty.
What will the union do for me?
Having a union enables employees to make positive changes where they work. A union is a very effective tool for people who want to see improvements where they work. Such improvements can include: pay increases, a fair evaluation process, and greater academic freedom. Additionally, the collective power of a union gives members the opportunity to work collaboratively with their institution to ensure a quality experience is provided for students and adjuncts.
What can I do to help build our union?
Any adjunct who wants to get involved is welcome to join the SEIU Organizing Committee on their campus. If you’re an adjunct in Los Angeles, call or email Myra Woodson at 213-394-9486 or [email protected] if you want to know more about how to get involved. If you’re an adjunct in Boston, contact Todd Ricker, Campaign Director at [email protected] or 617-981-4150.
What happens after we form our union?
After we form our union, we’ll prepare to bargain a first contract. Adjuncts will elect a bargaining team and make sure everyone is represented at the bargaining table. Through a survey, all adjuncts will have their voices heard on the issues they believe need to be addressed during the bargaining process.
How much are dues?
Membership in SEIU is free until: 1) we’ve formed our union; 2) bargained our first contract; and 3) voted as a group to approve our contract. We don’t pay any dues until we know exactly what gains we’ve achieved through bargaining.
