The Outlook, Monmouth University’s student-run newspaper, has another great piece out today, this time on the Faculty Association of Monmouth University (FAMCO) leading the charge towards securing a fair and equitable new contract that recognizes the invaluable contributions of its faculty and underscores the symbiotic relationship between educators’ working conditions and student learning outcomes. This article delves into issues as the heart of these negotiations, exploring the aspirations, challenges, and unified commitment of FAMCO to advocate for stability, equity, accountability, and livelihoods with dignity (SEAL). It highlights the critical perspectives of faculty members both on and off the bargaining team, emphasizing their concern for the quality of education students receive, healthy campus culture, and the financial stewardship of the university. As FAMCO embarks on this pivotal journey, the collective message of the faculty is clear: the pursuit of a contract that meets the needs of the faculty and supports students’ academic and professional futures.