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Florida faculty union pushes back at state directive to review course syllabi and materials
United Faculty of Florida objected to a directive by the university system chancellor to review materials for “antisemitic” or “anti-Israeli” bias.
UFF files another lawsuit over a higher education state law
The United Faculty of Florida is a union that represents over 25,000 members in higher education. The group filed a joint lawsuit with the Florida State University and University of Florida chapters in federal court...
A challenge to a Florida higher ed law over tenure and union rights moves forward
New College of Florida wants a challenge dismissed to a 2023 law that did away with arbitration in university employment disputes.
Judge refuses to block the dues deduction ban, dealing a blow to Florida teachers’ unions
A federal judge has refused to block part of a new Florida law that prevents union dues from being deducted from workers’ paychecks.
A new survey of higher education faculty members in four states including Florida found concerns about the climate of higher ed in Florida.
Florida government requests union spending info from universities
Florida’s government continues to crack down on higher education, and the new focus is on faculty unions. State government has requested details from Florida universities on their negotiations with large unions, and more specifically, the...
New College alumni and UFF push back after DeSantis appoints 6 Trustees
The President of United Faculty of Florida & a New College of Florida alumnus slam Governor DeSantis for appointing 6 conservative Trustees.
