From our colleagues at St. John’s University AAUP:
Last Thursday, President Father Shanley sent a letter to faculty announcing that the administration will no longer recognize our 56-year-old faculty union. This comes just after passing the one-year mark in contract negotiations—negotiations where his team has refused to agree to affordable salaries that keep pace with the cost of living, fair raises for part-time faculty who remain among the lowest paid in NYC, and maintaining quality healthcare for all faculty.
This is a direct attack on our collective voice, our rights, and the values that define a university grounded in fairness and respect. If the administration can erase over half a century of shared governance and union representation with one letter, the consequences for all of us—and for faculty everywhere—are enormous.
We need to act now. Sign and share the faculty petition to publicly affirm your support for the union and for fair treatment of faculty.
You can also read more in this press release for full context.
This moment is critical. If we want to protect our union, our working conditions, and the integrity of this university, we must stand together—visibly and vocally. Please sign, show up, and help spread the word to every colleague you can.