The Potential Realities of Unionization

The Potential Realities of Unionization

If RTPC faculty become represented by the United Auto Workers, the future of how you work with USC may change. Consider what is shared below and also see what your colleagues in Business, Education, Law, Engineering and Pharmacy have to say .

One Contract May Not Fit All
Today Leaders who make decisions about pay and working conditions are your colleagues in the same or similar fields.	With a Union If reached, a labor contract would create one contract for all 2,700 covered RTPC regardless of school, specialty, or category.
See How Can One Contract Support Everyone’s Needs handout

You Can’t “Opt Out”
Today Your pay is yours alone.	With a Union You may pay union dues or agency fees1:
*Not to scale
See You Can’t “Opt Out” eFlyer

Communication Could Become More Complex
Today You work directly with your Dean or Chair on special working arrangements, retention opportunities, and policy exceptions such as promotion clocks.	With a Union It may take more steps to resolve matters, as the union will become your exclusive bargaining representative regarding working terms and conditions.
See Peer-to-Peer Communication Could Look Different eFlyer

For more information:

Faculty Unionization webpage  |  Faculty Unionization FAQ

¹ Based on the NYU Contract.