In this Issue:
- Welcome Back – Chris Vials, UConn-AAUP President
- Social Gathering – Hops 44, Friday, September 6th, 4-6:00 pm
Welcome Back Message from President Chris Vials
Welcome back everyone! I hope you had a restorative summer and that you are coming into the new semester looking forward to the year ahead. My name is Chris Vials and this is my first year as President of the UConn-AAUP. Since I arrived here as a faculty member in 2010, I have served a variety of roles in the organization, including as a member of the Executive Committee, the Negotiating Team, and as Chair of the Contract Committee. I am honored to return to our organization once again in my new role as President.
The UConn chapter of the AAUP was founded in 1932 and has served faculty as a union since 1976. We represent over 2500 faculty, researchers, coaches and trainers. We are facing a challenging year ahead: our current collective bargaining agreement expires in June 2025 and we will enter negotiations with the administration for a new contract later this semester [or, “this academic year”]. You will no doubt be hearing a lot from AAUP leadership and staff in the months ahead, and we hope to hear from you as well. The AAUP is its members: we are strong as a union to the extent that everyone stays informed, active, and engaged.
As we enter a new academic year, please know that whatever the challenges, the AAUP has your back. We are here for you. I would be delighted to meet you at our Welcome Back social at Hops 44 in Mansfield on Friday, September 6 (4-6pm) or at our first Chapter Meeting of the year on October 23rd at noon. Stay tuned for details on both of these events.
I wish you all the best for an excellent year ahead and I hope to see you soon.
Chris Vials President, AAUP, UConn Chapter
Social Gathering – Hops44, Friday, September 6th, 4:00-6:00 pm
UConn-AAUP will be hosting a social event next Friday, September 6th, 2024, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at Hops44, 625 Middle Turnpike, Storrs, CT. Free appetizers and a cash bar will be available. Hope to see you there to kick off the new academic year!
In Solidarity,
Chris Vials President
Michael Bailey, Executive Director
Tel 860.487.0450