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AUAdjunctUnion

@auadjunctunion

We are the adjunct faculty of @AmericanU. We are currently in bargaining for a contract that offers equal pay, a dignified life, and a more just campus.

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After nearly a month, we are back at the bargaining table today. After such a long gap, we fully expect American University administration to come prepared with serious proposals that address issues of fair pay and affordable healthcare and move the process forward. #AUChangeCantWait

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Universities, both public & private, have been gradually moving away from their mission-driven models to market-driven models. We Agree, it’s time to challenge the Corporate University. truthout.org/articles/its-t…

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Update: American University came with proposals, but they were not serious. In short, more of the status quo that we know is detrimental to staff and ultimately to the mission we support.

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We want to solve problems and make #AUChangeCantWait more than an empty fundraising slogan, and it is difficult to put into words how frustrating it is to confront an administration that can only envision more of the same when we know that’s not working for anybody.

WeMakeWAMU is a union (@wemakewamu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our energy today as we show up to the negotiation table with American University to fight for the fair and equitable workplace that WAMU 88.5 DCist content creators deserve 🔥🔥 #WeMakeWAMU

AU Grad Workers Union (@augradunion) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We want to congratulate all of those graduating from American University today! We especially want to congratulate those who were grad workers and other members of AU community that have supported us along the way!

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This! "...university campuses have been investing in fancy infrastructures — increasing their operational costs and pouring money into athletic programs...while lowering their instructional costs." #AUChangeCantWait

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Please read the whole thing. These are complex problems with deep histories, but we are sure of one thing: unions for all campus workers will be part of getting higher ed. back on track to fulfilling a mission that we all agree is too important to fail. #UnionStrong

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We're fortunate to be part of a well-resourced institution. But staff make American University run, and we deserve living wages and affordable healthcare. We're fighting to ensure that Sylvia M. Burwell prioritizes staff needs when it comes to the division of resources. #AUChangeCantWait

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On Thursday, American University walked away from the bargaining table with little notice and only this excuse: “We appear to be at significantly differing positions with regard to the wage/wage increase framework and do not believe that the parties are well positioned to make progress.”

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Our position is that American University should pay living wages and create an equitable pay structure. Their position is to maintain the status quo. Our position solves problems and brings needed change. Their position rejects the need for change. #AUChangeCantWait

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Their lawyer has suggested bringing in a mediator, and we welcome any opportunity to move the process forward. But a mediator does nothing to decrease our resolve to fight for everything that American University staff deserve, and it’s a fight we know we can win! #AUChallengeAccepted

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This is what #AUChangeCantWait could look like if Sylvia M. Burwell embraced fairness, equity, and living wages American University. Imagine this for AU. It’s possible! #AUChallengeAccepted

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SEIU Local 500 members joined Tom Perez at the grand opening of their PG County Campaign Headquarters today! Tom is labor through and through - we don't have to wonder where he stands when it comes to doing what is right for working families! Shannon Sneed

SEIU Local 500 members joined <a href="/TomPerez/">Tom Perez</a> at the grand opening of their PG County Campaign Headquarters today!  
Tom is labor through and through - we don't have to wonder where he stands when it comes to doing what is right for working families!  <a href="/ShannonSneed4MD/">Shannon Sneed</a>