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Author: Lee Banville

Union Launches Fund to Help Students During Emergencies

April 26, 2020April 28, 2020 Lee Banville

The University Faculty Association at the University of Montana today launched a new fund to aid students struggling with emergency expenses. The faculty union created the fund with an aim toward helping students at UM and Missoula College who are Read More …

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Student Fund Seeks Support from Current, Retired Faculty

April 26, 2020April 28, 2020 Lee Banville

Although the newly minted FAST Fund at the University of Montana is getting attention for helping students during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the fund is intended to be an ongoing source of financial help to students. The fund will continue Read More …

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Right-wing Campaign Aims to Weaken Unions

May 17, 2018May 17, 2018 Lee Banville

Although summer is underway and many faculty are focusing on research projects and renewing courses, the UFA is keenly aware of a growing campaign to undercut our ability to serve you, our members, as well as our students. Over the Read More …

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Faculty Vote to Approve New Contract

April 26, 2018May 17, 2018 Lee Banville

UPDATE: On May 10, 2018, President Paul Haber announced that, “I’m pleased to inform you that the UFA membership has voted to ratify the contract. As usual procedure, our UFA-embossed ballots were sent out Fri 4/27 with a 10-day turnaround, and opened Read More …

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Update on Bargaining and Lecturers

March 1, 2018 Lee Banville

This has already been a busy semester, but the Executive Board of the UFA wanted to update you on some of the critical issues that are ongoing on campus. We plan a series of communications this semester as the University Read More …

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UFA Statement on the Status of Lecturers and UM

December 4, 2017 Lee Banville

The University Faculty Association has tried to work with this interim administration to ensure UM could face our difficult budget situation while respecting our obligations to its employees and students. We participated, in full and in good faith, in the Read More …

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Statement on New Contracts

November 16, 2017 Lee Banville

The UFA wanted to reach out as many of you are now receiving your contracts for the 2017-2018 academic year. Several members have contacted us with questions regarding pay listed in these contracts. Although faculty may have been awarded merit increases Read More …

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UFA Statement on the Selection of a New UM President

October 4, 2017 Lee Banville

The University Faculty Association wants to congratulate Seth Bodnar on his appointment as the 18th president of the University of Montana. Throughout his public appearances and during conversations with UFA officials, Mr. Bodnar impressed us with his stated interest in Read More …

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Union Announces Deal to Fix Lecturer Contracts

September 22, 2017September 22, 2017 Lee Banville

We are gratified that the University of Montana and University Faculty Association were able to reach an agreement that ensured all lecturers at UM will be back teaching their important and valued classes this spring. Announced at Faculty Senate on Read More …

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UFA Encourages Faculty Involvement in Key UM Issues

September 6, 2017 Lee Banville

This semester will see dramatic changes at UM and your input is critical to making sure the voice of the faculty is heard throughout these important decisions. First, on program prioritization. The committee, Academic Program and Administrative Services Prioritization, will Read More …

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2 years ago
Exclusive: how rightwing groups wield secret 'toolkit' to plot against US unions

Be on the lookout for information about our and other public unions and be sure to pay attention to who they are from and what their agenda may be. ... See more

Internal documents obtained by the Guardian reveal a nationwide drive to persuade union members to quit and stop paying dues ... See more

2 years ago
UFA Board Votes to Send New Contract for Ratification – University Faculty Association

The union board has voted to send a new contract to members for possible ratification. Here is the info you need. ... See more

UFA Board Votes to Send New Contract for Ratification April 26, 2018 Lee Banville After months of negotiations, the Executive Board of the UFA voted April 24, 2018 to send a new contract to members of the union for ratification. This post outlines the major changes in the contract as well as copies.... ... See more

3 years ago
UFA Statement on the Status of Lecturers and UM – University Faculty Association

"The interim administration’s inability to deal with lecturers in a way that respects their contributions to the University of Montana and the collective bargaining agreement has further undermined any confidence we have in their ability to make strategic decisions." ... See more

UFA Statement on the Status of Lecturers and UM December 4, 2017 Lee Banville The University Faculty Association has tried to work with this interim administration to ensure UM could face our difficult budget situation while respecting our obligations to its employees and students. We participated,?... ... See more

3 years ago
University of Montana rescinds notices to union again in lecturer 'fiasco'

We will have our full statement up on our site soon, but here is the latest on the lecturer issue. ... See more

In a flipflop a union leader described as a "fiasco," the provost's office at the University of Montana rescinded its termination notices to lecturers Friday, just hours after it issued ... See more

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