At our last session, we proposed the vast majority of our economic bargaining demands, including our call for Course Cancellation Fees to be paid to faculty whose planned courses are cancelled. As we continue to bargain over this and other critical topics related to faculty working conditions, please take a moment to complete our SVA/FAC-UAW Course Cancellation Survey.

Click here to share if any of your AY 26-27 courses have been cancelled

This survey aims to gather information about our experiences as faculty, in particular, whether you’ve had courses cancelled for the Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 term. Your input will help us address these issues more effectively in bargaining as we prepare for the upcoming academic year.

RSVP for SVA Faculty Union Town Hall 8/27 on Zoom

Save the date and RSVP for a virtual SVA Faculty Union Town Hall on Thursday, August 27th. Join colleagues to hear updates on our campaign, meet fellow SVA faculty, and organize together to strengthen our fight to win our first contract.

You can follow our most recent progress at the bargaining table here.

UAW Webinar on F-1/J-1 Visa Policy Changes
Today (Thursday), August 13th at 3pm, the UAW Higher Education Department is hosting a webinar to discuss how workers on an international visa can navigate the new F-1/J-1 policy, and how to continue organizing against attacks on the international community. RSVP here to receive the link.

Best,

Stephanie Stavropoulos, MFA Design for Social Innovation
On behalf of SVA/FAC-UAW Bargaining Committee