A new national survey of adjunct faculty from the AFT underscores the continuing crisis faced by millions of contingent workers at the nation’s colleges and universities—with little improvement to poverty wages and untenable conditions in the wake of the pandemic. The AFT’s latest “Army of Temps” report, the third in a series, documents the troubling…
Sept. 13, 23 the Next General Membership Meeting
Wednesday 9/13/23 Agenda Call To Order Ice Breaker Officer Reports: Introductions & Reports. President Report Vice President Report Treasurer Report Grievance Report Professional Development Report Voting For President And Secretary Voting On Money Investment Proposal Focus On The Contract Union Values Faculty Friends Membership Drive/Push Upcoming Events Professional Development September 18 – “Managing The…
FNTFO settles online cap grievance
In Spring 2022, just a couple of weeks before the start of the semester, online caps were lifted by Ferris State Administration. Both the FFA and FNTFO unions filed grievances for the increased workload. FNTFO members who have taught online for the Spring 2022, Summer 2022 and Fall 2022 semesters may be entitled to one-time…
Join Us for Beers and Cheers!
Meet your FNTFO co-horts at the Gypsy Nickel, Wednesday, April 26 at 6 p.m. Let’s celebrate the end of the semester and school year together!
General Membership Minutes April 12
Ferris Non-Tenure Track Faculty Organization, FNTFO Local 6528 General Membership Meeting minutes, Wednesday April 12, 2023 Members present: Diane Jackson, Cynthia Milligan, Beth Miller, Denise Cosper, Mary Bacon, Marina Pavletic, Justin Vance, Cameron Shoemaker, Aimee Miller, Anna Rizzo, Erika Roberts, Sarah Lucas, Mel Dane Zoom members present: Linda Sherwood, Bernadette Swinkanus Guests: Dr. Sonya Alvarado,…
Professional Development Money Still Available
There is still over $20,000 available in professional development money to be distributed before the end of this fiscal year. If we are unable to grant this money to individual members of our unit, we will look at bringing a speaker or workshop to Ferris in order to benefit our group. If you have suggestions…
General Membership Meeting, April 12
This meeting already took place, but you can read the unoffical minutes. Join the Ferris Nontenure Track Faculty Union as we discuss plans for bargaining in 2024-2025. We have much to do, especially growing YOUR involvement, before we begin. All nontenure track faculty are welcome. 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 12 Starr 126 Refreshments provided. If you have a disability…
2022 Financial Audit
We have examined the financial records of the Ferris Non-Tenure Track Faculty Organization (FNTFO) for the period of January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, and found them to be in good order. This examination was performed by a committee made up of members of FNTFO and was not conducted in accordance with generally accepted…
General Membership Meeting, Sept. 14
Join the Ferris Nontenure Track Faculty Union for its first meeting of the academic year and learn more about how the union benefits YOU! The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., Wednesday, September 14, in Starr 122, and all nontenure track faculty are invited, even if you are not a member of the union. Come…
2021 Financial Audit
Feb. 17, 2022 We have examined the financial records of the Ferris Non-Tenure Track Faculty Organization (FNTFO) for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, and found them to be in good order. This examination was performed by a committee made up of members of FNTFO and was not conducted in accordance…