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Florida faculty union pushes back at state directive to review course syllabi and materials

United Faculty of Florida objected to a directive by the university system chancellor to review materials for “antisemitic” or “anti-Israeli” bias.
UFF President Teresa Hodge talks about new federal lawsuit challenging a 2023 Florida law. Photo provided by Meghan Bowman for WMNF News.

UFF files another lawsuit over a higher education state law

The United Faculty of Florida is a union that represents over 25,000 members in higher education. The group filed a joint lawsuit with the Florida State University and University of Florida chapters in federal court...
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A challenge to a Florida higher ed law over tenure and union rights moves forward

New College of Florida wants a challenge dismissed to a 2023 law that did away with arbitration in university employment disputes.
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Judge refuses to block the dues deduction ban, dealing a blow to Florida teachers’ unions

A federal judge has refused to block part of a new Florida law that prevents union dues from being deducted from workers’ paychecks.
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College faculty are leery of coming to Florida because of changes to higher education in the state, according to a survey

A new survey of higher education faculty members in four states including Florida found concerns about the climate of higher ed in Florida.

Florida government requests union spending info from universities

Florida’s government continues to crack down on higher education, and the new focus is on faculty unions. State government has requested details from Florida universities on their negotiations with large unions, and more specifically, the...

New College alumni and UFF push back after DeSantis appoints 6 Trustees

The President of United Faculty of Florida & a New College of Florida alumnus slam Governor DeSantis for appointing 6 conservative Trustees.

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