Education

Labor groups urge UF workers to unionize amid political pressure on higher ed

The North Central Florida Central Labor Council, writing in the Gainesville Iguana, is calling on University of Florida employees to join existing unions — United Faculty of Florida and Graduate Assistants United — or the newer United Campus Workers organization, which is seeking to organize all UF staff not currently represented. The piece points to recent leadership turmoil, politically driven appointments, and legislative actions that have made it harder for unions to collect dues as evidence that workers need stronger collective representation. UCW is currently circulating a petition aimed at restoring remote work options at UF, with a goal of 1,000 signatures to present to university administration.

Sources: The Gainesville Iguana