April 1, 2010. Since mid-March the UFF-FAU blog has received over 10,000 hits, mainly from individuals concerned about proposed bills in the state legislature that could drastically alter the Florida…
April 1, 2010. In June 2009 the University’s assets had increased by $76.8 million over 2008, operating revenue was up 14.6%, and liabilities decreased 1.3%. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS The University’s assets…
March 31, 2010. House proposes $3.4 billion budget for SUS, Senate offering $3.54 billion, Both include 8% tuition increase. By Kathleen Haughney The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Despite…
March 30, 2010. At present 28 bills being considered by Florida legislators would CUT faculty pension benefits. Most every one reduces benefits in FRS. March 30, 2010 Dear Colleague: Contact…
March 31, 2010. Survey now being conducted electronically, Results to be circulated before end of the spring term. The UFF-FAU Annual Assessment of Administrators Survey is now online and open…
By Ron Word Capitol correspondent Sunday, March 28, 2010 ( page of 3 ) TALLAHASSEE — How will Florida’s state universities fare in this year’s Legislature? About halfway through the…
March 29, 2010. Chronicle of Higher Ed focuses on FSU to highlight power of administrators and trustees to vote entire disciplines–and the faculty in them –out of existence. From the…
By Dara Kam March 26, 2010 TALLAHASSEE — Hundreds of thousands of Florida workers, including teachers, deputies and state employees, are facing salary cuts, pension reductions and other measures that…
March 27, 2010. SB 6 passes Senate while House counterpart HB 7189 begins ascent, Assault on Florida Retirement System stems from legislators’ burning desire to balance budget without raising taxes.…
March 26, 2010. Over 2,000 parents, teachers, and students rally outside in support of public education, teacher tenure. Contact legislators! From UFF President Tom Auxter (received March 25) We have…
