Spring 2022 Faculty Poll Results

In Spring 2022, 581 faculty members completed the UFF-FSU Faculty Poll.

88% felt that across-the board raises for cost of living should be a high priority.
45% said that the minimum across the board salary increase that would allow them to ratify the contract was what was needed to keep up with the current rate of inflation [7.9%, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics]
44% felt that UFF should work towards advocating for retirement benefits (25% a lot, 19% all it can).
78% opposed or strongly opposed legislation that would allow university presidential searches to be in secret.
84% opposed or strongly opposed legislation that prohibits any speech in the classroom that “might make students uncomfortable” because of racial, LGBTQ+, or other issues that speech might engender.
89% opposed or strongly opposed legislation that legislation to allow concealed carry permit holders to carry guns on campus.
64% opposed or strongly opposed legislation that would require union members to annually reauthorize payroll dues deduction.
68% agree or strongly agree that participation in faculty governance as an ethical obligation and engage accordingly.
51% agree or strongly agree that assignments to teach online should be given only to faculty who volunteer to teach online.
74% fell somewhat or very positive towards the UFF-FSU Chapter.

In the Comments:

Salary inversion and inflation are the largest two issues currently.
The growing inflation rate makes it imperative that the administration come through with funding raises to the base salary this year–not one-time bonuses
FSU should be part of the tuition exchange program, as is UF, https://www.tuitionexchange.org/ a great benefit for their employees.
We need safe working conditions.
Non-renewal without just cause should not be allowed.
Morale is at an all time low, I suspect there will be a brain drain given state government priorities, so its important for UFF to do what it can to prevent talented faculty from leaving the state.
To allow two faculty members to take leave for the same birth. Currently, spouses who work at FSU cannot both take parental leave at the same time. This is truly an inequity for spouses who both work at FSU.
Requiring public sector unions to have 50% in a right to work state is not desirable and needs to be defeated.
I hope that UFF-FSU is taking a strong stand on these legislative issues regarding academic freedom and speech.
We need to advocate for better pay and HR policies as relates to our staff colleagues.
SALARY IS ALL THAT MATTERS AT THIS POINT.

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