HELU Articles
Florida: How United Faculty of Florida organizers and allies fight the takeover
A conversation with Toby Miller, Chris Robé, Jordan Scott, Nicole Erin Morse, Robin Goodman, and Katie Rainwater. Edited by Mike Budd and Helena Worthen The U.S. right wing, now in power at the federal level and in many states, tries to overwhelm opposition, taking over even our most basic democratic institutions. Higher education is a…
HELU is Hiring: Part-Time Operations Coordinator
Update: Applications for this position will close at the end of day on May 13, 2025. Position Summary The Part-Time Operations Coordinator would work 10-20 hours per week to maintain HELU’s internal infrastructure. This may include work on HELU’s database (Hubspot & Airtable), social media, invoicing, keeping financial records, travel and event logistics, and potentially…
Delegates: Think about running for HELU officer positions!
By Helena Worthen The current HELU Steering Committee was elected at our founding convention in May 2024. HELU will be conducting elections for new leadership in at the quarterly General Assembly in November 2025. They will serve from January 2026 to January 2028. We are alerting HELU delegates to this schedule because we know that…
Visa Revocations at Binghamton University Reflect Broader National Crackdown
By Brendan McGovern, United University Professions–Binghamton Chapter President At least five international students at Binghamton University have had their visas revoked, as confirmed by the university and reported by the student newspaper, Pipe Dream. These students are among 21 across the SUNY system who have experienced changes to their visa status as of April 9.…
What’s Happening and Why: HELU Calls on Academic Workers to Stand Up
If institutions won’t stand up to the Trump administration, then it’s up to academic workers, students, communities, and citizens to stand up for them. Because we have the strongest levers of power over our local institutions. While international students have become the first target on campuses, it’s important to remember that a portion of faculty…
Student Workers and Student Rights: The Argument for Workers’ Rights Education in Public High Schools
From Maya Cruz, a member of SEIU 925, staff at the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies The Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, housed at the University of Washington, connects students, staff, and faculty to the study of labor through education, research, and relationships with working communities and the broader labor movement. Our latest…