United Academics
of the University of Oregon
AAUP/AFT Local 3209, AFL-CIO
Our mission
We promote and defend quality public higher education by working together to uphold the University of Oregon’s academic and research priorities.
We believe in democracy, fairness, transparency, academic excellence, diversity, access to education, and economic opportunity.
We aim to enhance the quality of faculty work life and student education by negotiating our terms and conditions of employment.
Become a Member
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Contact Us
Please visit strengthenuo.org for additional information on how you can support the mission of the University of Oregon.
About United Academics
Who We Are
Meet the officers and staff, and learn the history of UA.
Get Involved
There are lots of ways to get involved with your union. The first step is membership!
Contract & Grievances
The CBA is the legal document which dictates faculty working conditions. A grievance is a purported violation of the CBA.
Community & Politics
We endorse candidates for local and state races, and stay involved in politics through our Politics Committee and our state and national affiliates.
NewsLetter
Read the Duck & Cover, UA’s very own newsletter. We keep it live, local and late-breaking!
Useful Information
Your one-stop shop for the information faculty need to be successful. If you can’t find it here, shoot us an email!
New Faculty?
We’ll help get you on your feet!
Resources for new faculty
General Membership Meetings
Even if you don't have time to serve, you can stay informed by attending our regular membership meetings.
UA Committees
UA has committees on Politics, Communications, Organizing & Membership and more!
Get Involved ...
There are lots of ways to make a difference in our community. United Academics offers opportunities to work with other good people doing good things.
We have three standing caucuses—some meet to solve issues, others meet to find community—which get together quarterly.
We have faculty representatives, stewards, committees, and bargaining teams. There's always something to do around here! (Even if "here" means via Zoom).
Bargaining
Please join the virtual bargaining sessions happening AY 2021-22.
Caucuses
Find your community here!
Stewards & Representatives
Share what's happening in your unit by becoming a steward or rep!
Upcoming Events
International Faculty Caucus
The caucus understands its constituency expansively. It is a forum for faculty who care about issues of equity, inclusion, and diversity on the workplace and off campus. Come join us for great conversation, pizza, and beverages.
Winter Representative Assembly II
Representative Assemblies are for UA Representatives and Stewards. They occur during Week 3 and Week 7 of each quarter. The meeting will be held as a hybrid event, in the Union Hall and on Zoom. Additional details will be available closer to the event. You can Zoom in here!
Impasse Town Hall
Join us for updates on the mediation process. You can Zoom in here!
Pride Caucus
The caucus understands its constituency expansively. It is a forum for faculty who care about issues of equity, inclusion, and diversity on the workplace and off campus. Come join us for great conversation, pizza, and beverages.
Our National & State Affiliates
When you're a member of United Academics you are also a member of the American Federation of Teachers and the American Association of University Professors. Both come with membership benefits, but perhaps the best benefit is knowing that you are part of a union family literally millions strong!
American Federation of Teachers
AFT represents 1.6 million members across the United States.
AFT-Oregon
AFT-Oregon is the state affiliate of AFT. AFT-OR represents more than 12,000 workers statewide.
The American Association of University Professors
The AAUP was founded in 1918 to defend academic freedom.
AAUP-Oregon
AAUP-Oregon has members at UO, OSU, PSU, EOU, OIT, Marylhurst, and Linfield.
American Federation of Labor – Congress of Industrial Organizations
The AFL-CIO is the umbrella organization for 56 national and international unions.
Oregon AFL-CIO
The state affiliate of the AFL-CIO.