Northern Michigan University Chapter

The Chapter supports the purposes of the National AAUP to promote the values of instruction, higher education, and research; to advance the standards, ideals, and welfare of the academic profession; and to serve as the collective bargaining agent for the faculty of the University.

– Newsletters
– President Comments
– Press & Media Coverage
– Data & Reports
– Union Committees
– Attack on Collective Bargaining
– Faculty Salary and Benefits (download)

Events

- 23rd Annual Labor Day Parade, Rally & Picnic “Michigan Working Families” 9-6-12

- Public Meeting NMU Board of Trustees 5-4-12

- Labor Rally on Campus 4-25-12

- Gathering in Support of Contingent Faculty

- 22nd Annual Labor Day Parade, Rally & Picnic “We ARE the People”

- We ARE the People: Workers United Rally

- Welcoming New Faculty Dinner

Latest Information

Remarks to the NMU Board of Trustees December 14, 2012!

Dr. Ronald Sundell, President of the NMU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (NMU-AAUP) spoke at the NMU Board of Trustees public meeting, on Friday December 14, 2012. He thanked outgoing Chairman Brian Cloyd and Vice Chair Jack LaSalle for their dedicated service.

President Ron Sundell’s Remarks 12-14-12

Remarks to the NMU Board of Trustees September 21, 2012!

Dr. Ronald Sundell, President of the NMU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (NMU-AAUP) spoke at the NMU Board of Trustees public meeting session at 9 am, Friday September 21, 2012. He was one of three union presidents to address the Board with issues relating to the faculty and staff, regarding contract negotiations.

President Ron Sundell’s Remarks 9-21-12

Michigan Court of Appeals Approves Collective Bargaining for Ballot

The Michigan Court of Appeals today affirmed the right of working families to vote on a proposal to preserve collective bargaining. The initiative now will be placed on the Nov. 6 ballot. Read More 8-27-12

Remarks to the NMU Board of Trustees July 12, 2012!

Dr. Ronald Sundell, President of the NMU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (NMU-AAUP) spoke at the NMU Board of Trustees public meeting session at 8 am, Thursday July 12, 2012. He was one of five union presidents to address the Board with issues relating to the faculty and staff.

President Ron Sundell’s, Remarks 7-12-12

Remarks to the NMU Board of Trustees May 4, 2012!

Dr. Ronald Sundell, President of the NMU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (NMU-AAUP) spoke at the NMU Board of Trustees public meeting session. Michelle Kimball, President of UAW Local 1950, the Technical and Office Professionals (TOPs) union also spoke as well other NMU faculty and staff.

President Ron Sundell’s, Remarks 5-4-12

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NMUFA Ratifies Contract on April 11, 2012!

What does this mean for us?

We have heard some faculty suggest that the contract proposal provided by administration a few weeks ago was simply an opening statement and it is not really what they intend for us. The other faculty union on campus (NMUFA) settled their contract last week. The administration’s best economic offer after almost a year of negotiation was the same as what was in their initial proposal to us (no raises for 3 more years on top of the past two years of no raises, approximately doubling our out of pocket money for health care, and about a 1/3 decrease in retirement contributions. When inflation is figured in, that means we will have lost about a quarter of our income over a five year period. Please don’t be naive or complacent. This will happen to us if we passively allow them to disrespect and devalue the faculty. Talk to your bargaining council representatives, stay informed, and get active.

America Wants to Work: Rally in Marquette Feb. 10th

Tell Rep. Benishek to extend unemployment benefits for Michigan workers! The unemployment insurance extension is set to expire this month, leaving nearly 80,000 Michigan workers without benefits. Congress must act quickly or risk cutting the lifeline for jobless families and local economies who are already struggling. Join us on February 10 to urge Rep. Benishek to support Michigan workers, not CEOs! Learn More

Adjuncts Accreted…MERC counts the ballots

The long awaited election results to determine those adjuncts that would be accreted to our Chapter were announced October 21 by the Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC). Ballots were mailed out in early October to adjuncts who teach at least 8 credits per year including summers. MERC announced that 54Yes votes were cast in favor of the accretion, and only 5 No votes. Results of the vote showed significant support for the adjuncts in becoming members of our bargaining unit.

Information for Prospective NMU Faculty (full-time) 3-11-13

Right to Work Information: FAQ by Andrew Nickelhoff 1-24-13

Community_Blue_2_Plan 8-30-12 (For Comparison Community Blue 1 Plan)

CFHE Campaign for the Future of Higher Education news 5-22-12

HEIDI Data Provided by Charles Leith 5-16-12

Bullying Resources Document 5-1-12

Flyer-for-Students- Rally 4-25-12

Academe Data 2011-12

Academic Freedom

MERC Ruling to Accrete Adjuncts to the Union

AAUP Response to President Wong’s forum comments & need for health care concessions

Executive Summary of NMU Financial Analysis by Rudy Fichtenbaum