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Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day from all of us at FAMCO! Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. King, a heroic advocate for justice, equality, and the power of collective action. As educators and union members, we are inspired by his vision of a world where all people are respected and can thrive. His…
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Financial Realities and Compensation Trends at Monmouth University
There’s an interesting article, titled MU, Three Years After the Pandemic by Gabrielle Sangataldo, in the Monmouth University student-run newspaper, The Outlook, this week. The article highlights the financial challenges Monmouth University faced during the pandemic and examines the compensation trends among its top administrators. It provides insights into various aspects of the university’s finances,…
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ADMINISTRATION PROPOSES CONDITIONAL FREEZE ONLY ON 2024 HEALTHCARE COSTS
Yesterday, the FAMCO bargaining team returned to the negotiations table to establish 2024 healthcare premium equivalent rates for faculty. FAMCO passed our first proposal for 2024 rates back in March. The administration took six months to respond to our initial proposal, sharing their counter for the first time only last week. In negotiations yesterday, FAMCO…
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Update from the Bargaining Table
On Oct. 9, 2023, the FAMCO Healthcare Team and MU administration met at the bargaining table for the first time in five months since numerous information requests and an active unfair labor practice (ULP) charge. The employer’s team was not prepared with a written proposal, delaying negotiations. When reviewing the proposal, we had questions pertaining…
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Progress Report: President’s Response to Our Call for Transparency
We’ve received a response from President Leahy regarding our open letter, and we want to commend all Monmouth faculty for your relentless commitment to this cause. While we have not yet received the complete “FEBP 2024” document, President Leahy has acknowledged our concerns and committed to providing us with the necessary information for fair bargaining…
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Honoring Our Collective Strength
Happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate the hard-earned achievements of the labor movement and the contributions of workers across the nation. Labor Day is not just a day off; it’s a day to recognize the power of unity and the results of collective action. Unions stand as a testament to what can be achieved when…
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New Letter to the Editor: Open Letter to President Leahy
FAMCO and OPEIU leaders, Johanna Foster and Holly Davis, have published a letter to the editor in The Outlook, Monmouth University’s campus newspaper, addressed to Monmouth University President Leahy on the employee health benefits currently under negotiations. President Leahy has said, at recent campus events, that campus health and wellness are major issues for him…
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First Bargaining Dates
It’s back to school season, and now it’s officially bargaining season too! Monmouth University administration has officially replied to FAMCO’s call to begin bargaining over faculty health benefits. FAMCO is calling for a SHIFT in Monmouth University health benefits: Sound Health Insurance for Faculty Today! Bargaining will begin on the following dates: Keep an eye…
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Hello World!
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