Solidarity Asks

HELU Solidarity Asks come from higher education labor organizations looking to build solidarity with workers on a larger national or regional basis, to drive participation in a particular action or campaign that supports higher ed workers. This can include (but is not limited to) contributing to strike funds, writing letters to policy-makers, signing petitions, participation in virtual or in-person actions, and more. To submit a solidarity ask, please complete the form here.

Community Sign-on Letter for United Academics of the University of Oregon

From our colleagues at United Academics of the University of Oregon (UA-UO AAUP-AFT Local 3209): UA-UO is requesting community support. Please sign onto this letter to be delivered to the UO’s President and BOT to avert months of uncertainty and a faculty strike. UA-UO is fighting for fair working conditions, competitive salaries, and improved benefits,

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Stop the Layoffs. Support Students and Workers at Portland State

From our colleagues at PSU-AAUP: On Tuesday, October 15th, the majority of non-tenure track faculty at Portland State received notice of layoffs. Instead of doing its work to invest in students and workers to grow Portland State, the Board of Trustees and Administration think they can cut their way to “financial sustainability.” Instead of investing

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Confront the CUNY Board of Trustees: Real Raises Now!

From our colleagues at PSC-CUNY: CUNY’s negotiators have made no improvement to their economic offer since March. There can be no business as usual for CUNY management until we get a fair offer. The annual Manhattan hearing is typically attended by Trustees, the chancellery, and college presidents, and other administrators. PSC members have testified before

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Tell Cornell University: No one should face firing and deportation for exercising free speech

Momodou Taal, a member of UE Local 300-Cornell Graduate Students United, was suspended by Cornell University without due process in retaliation for peaceful protest activities on campus. As a graduate worker, being suspended means that he loses his job, and as an international student, he is facing the threat of deportation. Local 300-CGSU and Cornell

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Bennington College United: Fair and Equitable First Contract at Bennington College by Thanksgiving

Bennington College United (BCU), the union of staff, faculty and campus safety at Bennington College won recognition of their majority in February of 2024. Seven months later, the Bennington management team has only made proposals on eleven articles (zero economic articles). Sign BCU’s petition calling the management bargaining team to come to the table in

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