UAOU United Academics of Ohio

This is it! After years of organizing, we’re excited to announce that contract negotiations start on August 4th!
That’s why we are calling on all faculty to rally at Baker Center on Aug. 4 at 10:00 am. Let's send a powerful message: We’re ready to win a strong contract. Join us!

Thanks to those who participated in the nominations and slate vote! This is the bargaining table team!! ✊ But WE as the faculty set the goals for our union! Be on the lookout for a survey coming your way soon about what we should bargain for. Please get involved and feel free to always reach out!!!

Demand to Bargain Presented to OU!! ✊✊✊
Fresh off of the SERB ruling in our favor, a UAOU delegation of faculty presented our demand to bargain to OU Admin on May 15. We're ready to start negotiating. SERB ruling is on our website at UAOU.org

State tosses out Ohio University’s objections to faculty union election – Athens County Independent The State Employee Relations Board officially certified the Ohio University faculty union. OU has 15 days to appeal the decision.

SERB officially certified the Ohio University faculty union.
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This isn't leadership. Rescind the objection. Respect faculty governance.

We are celebrating our hard work and faculty unity! 🩷🩷🩷
Join us Monday, April 21st at Eclipse from 4:30 - 7:30! Bring your loved ones! It’s a family-friendly event.

Open Letter to OU Leadership on DEI and Academic Freedom April 7, 2025 An open letter to President Gonzalez, Provost Leo, and other senior leadership of Ohio University, We are calling on the leadership of Ohio University to be better advocates for both a...

An open letter calling on Ohio University leadership to be better advocates for academic freedom and faculty expertise in determining the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the university curriculum.

We did it! Wear your red tomorrow to show your #UnionPride

Picture of faculty members marching on the Ohio University campus with the text Victory! We won our union!

OHIO UNIVERSITY HAS A NEW UNION! Faculty voted with a clear YES!! There’s no doubt that we won and we, faculty at Ohio University, want a union! It’s time to celebrate!
We look forward to working with the university!

Ballots are finding their way to our homes this week! If you are still missing yours request a new one TODAY and then MAIL IT BACK ASAP! It’s very important to ensure your vote. #UAOU

Dear Mr. Sabol,
I am emailing to request a replacement ballot for the current union election at Ohio University. As of February 22, 2025, I still have not received a ballot from SERB. I am a faculty member at Ohio University included in the bargaining unit.
My home mailing address is:

To: daniel.sabol@serb.ohio.gov
Cc: unitedacademicsofou@gmail.com
Subject: Replacement Ballot Request

WE ARE VOTING UNION YES! If you don't have your ballot yet, REQUEST A REPLACEMENT ASAP! Instructions below.

Dear Mr. Sabol,
I am emailing to request a replacement ballot for the current union election at Ohio University. As of February 22, 2025, I still have not received a ballot from SERB. I am a faculty member at Ohio University included in the bargaining unit.
My home mailing address is:

To: daniel.sabol@serb.ohio.gov
Cc: unitedacademicsofou@gmail.com
Subject: Replacement Ballot Request

FACULTY ARE VOTING!! Check your mail! If you don’t have your ballot yet, request a new one! Vote with any ballot that first arrives at your house and discard the other! Return right away!! Let's do this!

Despite all parties’ expectations, the State Employment Relations Board did not get the ballots into the mail until Friday, February 14 so they have been delayed. This means that it is very important to VOTE and MAIL your ballot back as soon as you receive it.

For more info, and to let us know that you've received your ballot and voted, visit UAOU.ORG/ELECTION25

We expect ballots to *finally* start arriving in mailboxes today from SERB, so check your mail! The slow arrival time of these ballots is exactly why we are encouraging everyone to cast their vote and return their ballot RIGHT AWAY.
#UAOU #VOTEUNIONYES

Image of colorful candy hearts that say a voice, security, fair wages, equity. First text box at the top says To Our Fellow OU Faculty From Your Fellow OU Faculty. Second text box says The best Valentine gift is a Union.

What’s sweeter than candy this Valentine’s Day weekend?
A UNION! Faculty Governance! A voice at the table!
Ballots are any day now...VOTE YES! Share this gift with your faculty colleagues. 💌 🍭 💕

UAOU is delivering a heartfelt Valentine’s Day card to Prez Gonzalez, encouraging her to respect and engage with our union.

Friday, February 14th, 12:30: Meet with fellow supporters at the College Green Entrance and walk together to Cutler Hall to deliver her card.

OHIO U Faculty- BALLOTS ARE COMING TO YOUR MAILBOX THIS WEEK! Get ready to vote YES for our Union! If you don’t see a ballot by Feb 18th, reach out for help at www.uaou.org to ask SERB for another ballot.

Union Vote Kickoff Party. At the Union! #UAOU

Who are we? We are OHIO. #UAOU