Activism

3/6/2025

This week’s Point is written by Steve Striffler, a professor in Labor Studies.

The fact that universities are under a broad attack from the Trump administration is abundantly clear.  And, although the jury is still out, it is becoming impossible to ignore that university administrations are thus far unwilling to put up much of a fight.   Most are remaining eerily quiet, no doubt fearful that speaking out will put a target on their institution’s back. 

3/3/2025

FSU Calendar March 3rd to 7th      

March 4th FSU lunchtime conversations: Equity, justice, inclusion and anti-racism in teaching, research and service

Join colleagues on Tuesday March 4, 12.30-1.30 in University Dining Club, CC 2nd floor to share aspects of your teaching, research and public and community service that are rooted in principles of anti-racism, equity, justice, and inclusivity, and to talk about the threats posed by recent federal government statements and actions. A pizza lunch will be provided.

2/28/2025

Dear Colleague,

Join colleagues on Tuesday March 4, 12.30-1.30 to share aspects of your teaching, research and public and community service that are rooted in principles of anti-racism, equity, justice, and inclusivity, and to talk about the threats posed by recent federal government statements and actions. A pizza lunch will be provided.

FSU lunchtime conversations Spring 2025

2/26/2025

Dear Members,

200 members of the four campus unions gathered to meet with the Chancellor, the Provost and other members of upper administration on Tuesday, February 18th. We wanted to share our concerns and fears about federal government threats to members of our community on the basis of immigration status, gender identity, and race, and attacks on higher education including cuts to federal grant funding. 

2/25/2025

Dear Members, 

Over the past month the attacks launched by the federal administration have hit higher education raising concerns about federal research funding, DEI programs and policies, and the safety of our immigrant students, staff, and communities.

Join in Determining Actions to Take

To meet these attacks, higher ed unions have been bringing together members from across all our local chapters to figure out how we can stand together and fight back! We will be meeting every Thursday morning to continue this work.