UConn-AAUP Update March 5, 2026
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- RALLY 3/11: Recruit, Retain, Reinvest Rally with SEBAC
- Member Meetings on New Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Beware of Anti-Union Attacks on Our Union
March 11th Recruit, Retain, Reinvest Rally with SEBAC
Join the UConn-AAUP & UCPEA for a rally at the State Capitol in Hartford to fight for fair contracts and strong public services with the State Employee Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC). A bus will be scheduled to leave from Downtown Storrs at 4:00 to take folks to and from the event if you need a ride and want to travel in community with your fellow members. Bring your knitted hats, & your ENERGY!
When: Wednesday, March 11th at 5:00pm
Where: The State Capitol at 210 Capitol Avenue in Hartford, CT
LET US KNOW IF YOU CAN JOIN US! (Also the sign up for the bus!)
Member Meetings on New Collective Bargaining Agreement
In preparation for ratification of the new collective bargaining agreement, UConn-AAUP will be holding informational sessions to review those articles of the contract which the parties have agreed to thus far. Those dates are:
March 5th at 4:00 pm
March 9th at 4:00 pm
March 13th at 1:00 pm ** Please note the time change
These meetings are open to active members only (dues paying members). Registration is required. REGISTER HERE
Beware of Anti-Union Attacks on Our Union
We have heard that members continue to receive mailings at their homes. Below is additional information on the efforts being made by anti-union groups.
Anti-union groups like the so-called “Freedom Foundation” are ramping up their anti-worker efforts in Connecticut, using Freedom of Information (FOI) laws to request the home addresses of state employee union members. Their goal? To weaken our union and strip us of the collective power that has secured better wages, benefits, and job protections for over 50 years.
Freedom Foundation: The Freedom Foundation is a billionaire-funded, anti-worker special interest group with a clear mission: to defund and dismantle public sector unions. They oppose wage increases, retirement security, sick leave, and other critical worker protections. Their ultimate aim is to privatize public services for corporate profit- at the expense of workers and the communities we serve.
Their Tactics: Misinformation & Deception: They want you to believe that saving minimal dues is work giving up the power to negotiate fair wages, benefits, and working conditions. But the reality is that our collective strength in our union is the only thing standing between us and the austerity policies that would leave workers worse off.
Stay Informed & Take Action: To learn more about this dark money movement and the hidden interests behind it, check out this article
If you ever have a question or concern about your union rights, don’t hesitate to reach out at 860-487-0450 or e-mail Gina at ginadb@uconnaaup.org. Staying informed and standing together is the best way to protect what we’ve built.