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.
From our colleagues at CSUEU: Sign this petition to oppose the proposal of Lam Family College of Business Dean Eugene Sivadas to eliminate the major in Labor Studies at San Francisco State University. The elimination of the major would undermine the ability of the Labor Studies faculty to educate, inspire, and train the next generation […]
From our colleagues at UC-AFT Local 1474: Last week, the Trump administration made it official: they are coming after the University of California. It is imperative that in their response to this attack, UC leaders negotiate with the knowledge that what is at stake is not just research grant funding for UCLA, but the future
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Student Workers of Columbia is in the process of negotiating a new contract, and the Columbia administration has responded by eliminating graduate instructor positions and recruiting scabs to replace us. We are asking our allies to let their colleagues know, and to tell Columbia they won’t take our jobs by signing this pledge. PhD students
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From our colleagues at Crimson Courage & allied labor organizations: Monday July 21 at 12:00 PM at Moakley Federal Courthouse, Northern Avenue, Seaport District at 1 Courthouse Way (By MBTA, go to South Station on the Red Line and change to the Silver Line and go 1 stop to Courthouse, going towards the Airport) Speakers include:
July 21 – Rally to Support Harvard’s Case Against the Trump Administration Read More »
From our colleagues at the Oregon Education Association (OEA): We’re looking for someone with strike experience, great organizer chops, and a commitment to member democracy to fill a UniServ Consultant position. Find more information and apply here.
Oregon Education Association (OEA) Is Hiring Higher Ed Staff Read More »
From our colleagues at AAUP UNC Charlotte: On May 28, 2025, UNC Charlotte fired Janique Sanders within hours after the extremist organization Accuracy in Media released hidden camera footage of her discussing UNC’s DEI policies. The Charlotte AAUP has strongly condemned this harassment of staff and this firing. This sets a dangerous precedent as free
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From our colleagues at AFT Vermont: AFT Vermont is the fastest growing union in Vermont. We intend to continue to seize opportunities to grow our membership and leverage our growing numbers to win more meaningful gains with our members and the working class. We are hiring a smart, motivated Lead Field Rep/Organizer who will support
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From our colleagues at United Academics of Ohio University (UAOU): OU Management has been taking advantage of legal maneuvers and disrespecting the democratic will of its faculty for more than 14 months. They have chosen to side with union busting lawyers, filing an appeal to our union victory in the Ohio courts on May 22.
Call Ohio University President Gonzalez TODAY Read More »
From EWOC and Labor@Wayne: Join EWOC for its first-ever organizing conference on June 27–29, 2025, co-hosted by Labor@Wayne at Wayne State University (WSU) in Detroit! EWOC has organized thousands of workers since our start in March 2020. In an effort to connect with even more worker-organizers, and to celebrate our five-year anniversary, we’re hosting our
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From our colleagues at SEIU Local 721: For too long, USD’s Non-Tenure Track (NTT) Faculty have lived without fair pay, true job security, and other basic worker protections. Faculty working conditions are student learning conditions! Click here to send a message to USD President James T. Harris III demanding that the administration reach an agreement
Send a Letter: Fair Contract for Non-Tenure Track Faculty at the University of San Diego Read More »