UConn-AAUP Update May 20, 2025
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- UConn-AAUP Legal Clinic update
- Connecticut for All Week of Action
- Chief Negotiator Blog Post: 5.13.25
- UConn-AAUP Assistance
- International Travel
UConn-AAUP Legal Clinic for International UConn Community Members: Friday, May 16th
The UConn-AAUP partnered with Hartford-based immigration attorney Erin O’Neil at Norte Law for a one-day legal clinic on Friday, May 16th. O’Neil presented to a full room about recent developments in US immigration law and then met with individuals at UConn for one-on-one consultations to answer questions related to their specific legal status in the United States.
These consultations were free of charge courtesy of the UConn-AAUP International Scholars Defense Fund. UConn-AAUP leaders also had information on hand for individuals about guardian ad litem/power of attorney to support individuals in need of preparing a legal emergency document kit.
Special thank you to members of the UConn-AAUP that came out to support this effort and continue to support the efforts to support colleagues that need support during this time.
Connecticut for All: Week of Action
It is crucial that our legislative leaders take action in the session’s final weeks. Connecticut for All and partnering organizations around the state are rallying around key issues of funding, loss of resources, protections for all members or communities and progressive tax reforms.
Yesterday, UConn-AAUP co-sponsored an action to support Connecticut for All’s Equity Agenda in downtown Storrs. Over 75 people joined the rally to support the state’s equity agenda. Thank you to everyone that showed up and stood up for UConn and a strong equitable budget, and protections for all members of our community!
Here are additional events happening this week!
Tuesday May 20th 3:00– Extend Husky & Protect Immigrants Rally: Hosted by CT Students for a Dream. 155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury
Wednesday, May 21st 3:30– Rally for a People’s Budget: Hosted by Hearing Youth Voices. 46 State Street, New London
Wednesday, May 21st 4:00– Rally for Public K-12 Funding: Hosted by AFT Connecticut: Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford CT
Wednesday, May 21st– Call Governor Lamont & Legislators to urge them to support a budget that suspends fiscal constraints and meets the needs of working families. More information will be shared tomorrow!
Chief Negotiator Blog Post: 5.13.25
The chief negotiator has posted an update on negotiations. Log in now to review: UConn AAUP Member Website | Membership Website
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UConn-AAUP Assistance
UConn-AAUP not only negotiates the collective bargaining agreement but also ensures that it is followed. UConn-AAUP bargaining unit members may find themselves in situations where they are unsure if the administration is taking an action(s) that may impact the terms and conditions of their employment. If you think this may be happening, please contact David Amdur, Associate Director at davidamdur@uconnaaup.org to confidentially discuss your concerns or questions.
Traveling Internationally? Save this contact info!
With the changing landscape of international travel, UConn-AAUP wanted to remind members that if you are traveling internationally on University business this summer and run into issues; please make sure to connect with the administration and with the union as soon as possible. Should you face an issue, especially while crossing the border, connect with David Amdur davidamdur@uconnaaup.org