UConn-AAUP Update January 29, 2026
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In this update:
- UConn-AAUP Executive Committee Votes sign joint letter to Congress
- Calling all Knitters!
- CT For All Event- Monday, February 2nd noon
- UConn-AAUP Organizing Committee & Contract Action Team
- Call for Nominations: Excellence Awards
- Scam Phone Calls Targeting State Employees
UConn-AAUP Executive Committee Votes sign joint letter to Congress
On January 27, 2026The UConn-AAUP Executive Committee approves signing on to the letter regarding “No funds to ICE and Border Patrol”.
A copy of the joint letter can be found here: No funds for ICE and Border Patrol – Google Docs
Calling all Knitters!
UConn-AAUP is excited to have a group of knitters (and people who crochet!) that are creating beanies for future outdoor actions! The union will supply the yarn, tea and camaraderie! Just bring your needles and hooks. New to knitting? That is ok! You can learn as we go or you can make the pom poms with Gina! 😊 2:00 on January 30th at the UConn-AAUP Office.
CT For All Press Conference – Monday, February 2nd 12 PM at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford
UConn-AAUP Speaking Opportunity! Write to Sam Sommers smsommers@gmail.com if you would like to share why CT must Stand Up for Higher Ed.
UConn-AAUP is a proud member of Connecticut for All: a statewide coalition of 70+ labor, community, and faith organizations fighting for a more just and equitable CT. To learn more about CTFA check out Home – Connecticut For All
Monday, February 2nd, 2026
Stand Up CT Campaign Launch
Legislative Office Building, Room 1C, 300 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT
Program starts at 12pm.
REGISTER HERE: ctfa.info/standupct
The Trump administration has made its agenda clear—benefit billionaires and corporations no matter the cost to working families across the nation. This is unacceptable and our state has a role to play. CTFA has policy proposals to support CT families as daily life becomes less affordable because of attacks from the federal government and unjust state policies. Connecticut must keep our communities safe by protecting our personal information and safety net programs. Addressing this crisis is a matter of political will—Connecticut must protect our state and provide stability for our families.
Academic Freedom – Meeting the Moment – February 4, 2026 5:00pm via Zoom
aftct-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/10yuqRgFQYCYbrenlhFfXQ
UConn-AAUP Organizing Committee & Contract Action Team
We are very frustrated that the university sits on our proposals for months without responding. They are giving us good reason to stay engaged and informed. Check out the colored flyers across campus this week and scan the QR code to get involved!!! Want to help your union? Sign-up to JOIN THE FIGHT! Have delays at the bargaining table impacted you personally? Share your story with your union – write to: general@uconnaaup.org.
Final Call for Nominations: Excellence Awards
The Faquir Jain Excellence Awards in Teaching, Research and Creativity, and Service recognize exceptional contributions by UConn-AAUP members across the University.
Nominations may be submitted by colleagues or through self-nomination. Each submission must clearly identify the award category and include a complete nomination package as outlined below. Award Categories & Requirements can be found here.
Scam Phone Calls Targeting State Employees
The Department of Administrative Services and their Security Team have notified state agencies that they have received numerous inquiries and reports about scam phone calls targeting State employees. In these cases, the caller falsely claims to represent the State of CT Retirement Division. Please review this DAS/BITS IT Security scam alert for more information and what to do if you receive a call.
Please contact the Department of Human Resources at 860-486-3034 or Benefits@uconn.edu with any questions.
For more information, contact: Department of Human Resources at Benefits@uconn.edu