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Attorney General’s Opinion on Critical Race Theory

  • Post author:Ashley.Trautman
  • Post published:August 16, 2021
  • Post category:Issues/Uncategorized
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A recent opinion issued by Montana’s Attorney General on the use of Critical Race Theory and related anti-racist pedagogy in the classroom may have left some wondering whether and how this impacts your…

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Union Launches Fund to Help Students During Emergencies

  • Post author:Lee Banville
  • Post published:April 26, 2020
  • Post category:FAST Fund/Issues
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The University Faculty Association at the University of Montana launched a new fund to aid students struggling with emergency expenses. The faculty union created the fund with an aim toward…

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Read more about the article Student Fund Seeks Support from Current, Retired Faculty

Student Fund Seeks Support from Current, Retired Faculty

  • Post author:Lee Banville
  • Post published:April 26, 2020
  • Post category:Issues
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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…

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Read more about the article Right-wing Campaign Aims to Weaken Unions

Right-wing Campaign Aims to Weaken Unions

  • Post author:Lee Banville
  • Post published:May 17, 2018
  • Post category:Issues
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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…

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Faculty Vote to Approve New Contract

  • Post author:Lee Banville
  • Post published:April 26, 2018
  • Post category:Contract Negotiations
  • Post comments:1 Comment

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…

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Read more about the article Update on Bargaining and Lecturers

Update on Bargaining and Lecturers

  • Post author:Lee Banville
  • Post published:March 1, 2018
  • Post category:Budget/Contract Negotiations
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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…

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UFA Statement on the Status of Lecturers and UM

  • Post author:Lee Banville
  • Post published:December 4, 2017
  • Post category:Issues
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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.…

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Statement on New Contracts

  • Post author:Lee Banville
  • Post published:November 16, 2017
  • Post category:Contract Negotiations/Issues
  • Post comments:1 Comment

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…

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Read more about the article UFA Statement on the Selection of a New UM President

UFA Statement on the Selection of a New UM President

  • Post author:Lee Banville
  • Post published:October 4, 2017
  • Post category:Issues
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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…

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Read more about the article Union Announces Deal to Fix Lecturer Contracts

Union Announces Deal to Fix Lecturer Contracts

  • Post author:Lee Banville
  • Post published:September 22, 2017
  • Post category:Issues
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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…

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