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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
HAPPENING TODAY: STRIKE-READY TEACH-IN for UNAC bargaining unit members. UA faculty and post-docs, join us on Zoom from 1-2 p.m. (registration link in your @alaska.edu email).
UNAC May Day strike ready teach-in. The risks vs the benefits of showing our collective power. Today May 1, 2026 from 1-2 p.m. on Zoom. QR code to registration link. Will cover the point of a strike, what happens to students and research during a strike, would you be fired, would you be paid, would you keep your insurance. What if the strike doesn't work.
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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 20/04/2026
UA professors oppose banned words and defend free speech and cultural diversity in a commentary for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2026/04/18/u...
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UA professors oppose banned words and defend free speech and cultural diversity | Alaska Beacon
We feel compelled to speak against the censorship of words and ideas, which is antithetical to the University of Alaska’s mission.
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Sign before noon on November 3! @uaworkers.neocities.org @universityofalaska.bsky.social @uafairbanks.bsky.social @aaup.org @aft.org
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Have you signed our petition telling the University of Alaska Board of Regents to reject the federal "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education"? All UA stakeholders--students, employees, alumni, & members of the public--are invited to sign! actionnetwork.org/petitions/re...
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Reject the Federal Higher Education Compact to Maintain UA’s Autonomy
The new federal Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education mandates that universities surrender their autonomy and give control of key authorities, such as hiring, curriculum, research, and s...
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Ptarmageddon @ptarmageddon.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
‼️ MURKOWSKI, SULLIVAN, and RFK Jr ARE IN ANCHORAGE - PROTEST TUES, AUG 5 at 4PM AT ANTHC ‼️ 👉 Murkowski, Sullivan, and Begich all voted to cut health care for Alaskans. 👉 RFK Jr. peddles racist conspiracy theories and profits off anti-science bs. He has NO place in #Alaska. #Akleg #AlaskaSky
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
In case you missed it. @universityofalaska.bsky.social @uaworkers.neocities.org @aaup.bsky.social
Correcting President Pitney's 5-20-2025 spin claiming it is good news that the state didn't appropriate raises for non-union staff. Picture of her email stating UA has more freedom to give non-represented employees raises with a red grading comment bubble asking her to reword to avoid misleading because the AK legislature regularly funds union contractual raises but this is the second year in a row they have not funded non-unionized staff raises. With screen shot from AK legislature FY26 budget report dated May 19 2025 showing denial of salary increases outside of union contracts.
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
"It was a decision made over lunch, behind closed doors" youtu.be/dufK_GK1c5E @aaup.bsky.social @uaworkers.neocities.org @higheredlabor.bsky.social
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Responding to the University of Alaska's Anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Motion
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
The ripple effect of these federal funding cuts will be significant and far reaching. Thank you ADN for covering this important, devastating story.
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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 13/05/2025
Alaska House votes to revive pension plan for state and municipal workers, reports James Brooks, @alaska.bsky.social, of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/05/13/a... #akleg
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Alaska House votes to revive pension plan for state and municipal workers | Alaska Beacon
House Bill 78 won't be taken up by the Senate until next year, but leading senators appear favorable to the idea.
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Start planning your testimony now and get in the queue early on Monday!
Public testimony hour for UA board of regents Monday May 19, 2025 from 4-5 pm akdt. Dial 1-800-717-1738. Get in the queue early.
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Are we great yet?
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AAUP @aaup.org · 07/05/2025
“This is a really hard time for anyone who wants to do research, but particularly for people who are starting out,” Dr. Sussman said. “It is very disheartening to see the wheels of science kind of grinding to a halt.” #TRUMPCUTSKILL
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Columbia Lays Off Nearly 180 People Because of Trump Research Cuts
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Electric May Day celebration in Anchorage, Alaska yesterday! Our community came together to stand up for workers in every sector and demand answers from our federal delegation. One Union. One Alaska. One Fight. ✊ #MayDay #UnionStrong #1u
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Carrie Nash @carrieinfbx.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Great article by the News-Miner’s Jack Barnwell about the threats to ACCAP! Alaskans share support for Alaska climate center as faces funding loss www.newsminer.com/news/alaska_...
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
May Day is International Workers' Day and workers around the U.S. are rallying to reclaim our rights and our power. Find a rally near you, make a sign, and take your friends and family!
May Day tax the rich QR code to find a rally near you
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 22/04/2025
AFL-CIO President @lizshuler.bsky.social recently joined @jenrubin.bsky.social on The Contrarian to talk about how America’s unions are fighting back against the Trump admin’s illegal actions against workers, @deptofworkers.bsky.social fighting back against DOGE, and more. Tune in!
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Stronger Together: Liz Shuler on the Power of Labor Unions
"When you have unions, negotiate a contract or collective bargaining agreement in a workplace, it inevitably lifts the standards for all working people"
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Coalition for Action in Higher Ed @actioninhighered.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
HAPPENING NOW: Huge #HandsOffHigherEd rally happening at Yale! We are standing together to protect all people, programs, and research at Yale and at schools across the country.
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Don't shoot in!!
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
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Ptarmageddon @ptarmageddon.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
‼️ Call the Alaska congressional delegation & Governor Dunleavy to demand that University of Alaska students’ visas be reinstated today, and that our elected representatives speak up in support of international students, staff, and faculty as well as our immigrant neighbors across Alaska. #alaskasky
Letter from UA President Pat Pitney. Highlighted in orange: “The federal government has revoked visas for four individuals affiliated with UAA — one current student and three recent graduates in post-graduation training — without prior notice.”The phone numbers for Alaska elected officials Rep. Nick Begich, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Sen. Dan Sullivan, and Gov. Mike Dunleavy, all Republicans.
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
"I want to talk to you about the part of the (UA BOR) motion where it absolutely toadies to the federal government. Toadies? Umm, boot licks, rolls over and submissively wets." - Senator Jesse Kiehl to UA Board of Regents appointee Christine Resler.
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Kill the Cuts protest at UAF today! The senseless federal threats to funding threaten research throughout the UA system!
An investment in education pays the best interest - Ben Franklinsign we need ten gop heroessign science saves livesgroup of people holding signs supporting science funding.
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Happening tomorrow Tuesday, 4/8! Kill the Cuts protest at UAF Troth Yeddha' campus, noon to 1 pm. Bring our friends and bring a sign!
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
If you're in a union, you have Weingarten Rights. That means you can stop a meeting at any point if you think it might result in discipline, and you can demand that the meeting be rescheduled when your union rep can be there. youtu.be/3dqy0g_lQ5w?...
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Weingarten Rights: A Union Benefit
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NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO @nyclabor.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Each year on March 25 we commemorate the anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. This tragic event took the lives of 146 mostly young, immigrant women workers in 1911.
Firefighters attempt to extinguish the blaze engulfing the building that housed the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory.
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
University of Alaska's Faculty Alliance Chair wrote a fantastic thought-piece of UA's new anti-DEI policy. Read it! open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
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Fuzzy Arguments and Eerie Silences
A University Complies with Anti-DEI
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Congratulations to UAS Professor X'Unei Lance Twitchell for winning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Series!!
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
This Wednesday, 3/19, @5:30 pm: Virtual listening session on UA's new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy. Log on with questions and comments!
Are you concerned about the new University of Alaska policy on diversity, equity, and inclusion? If so, join this virtual listening session with Rep Ashley Carrick to voice your concerns and share your comments. Use QR code for link or dial 253-215-8782 meeting ID 918 6311 4516 passcode 060822
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
On March 7, 2025, Alaskans in Fairbanks and Juneau participated in a nationwide STAND UP FOR SCIENCE protest against the federal government's threats to cut funding for important scientific discoveries. #empowerAKtogether!
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Alaska is a diverse state! We should celebrate it, not ban it! youtu.be/IZfSB_-svZc
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UAA celebrates diversity video 2025 03 04
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
A few photos from the Tuesday, March 4 celebration of diversity at UAA!
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Stand up for science this Friday, March 7, 2025, at noon in Fairbanks and Juneau and across the nation!
In Fairbanks Geist and University at noon on March 7 2025In Juneau at the state Capitol building at noon on March 7 2025
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
WE HAVE A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT! “I don’t believe that it’s reflective of the value of our bargaining unit members, but I do believe that it’s the best agreement we can get at this time, with the university’s priorities” -Jerry Babcock, UAF/NTT negotiator alaskabeacon.com/2025/01/30/u...
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University of Alaska and faculty union reach tentative agreement for new contract • Alaska Beacon
The University of Alaska administration and faculty union have reached a tentative agreement for a new three-year contract.
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Our second mediation session started 20 minutes ago. No sign of their team yet, but we are READY!! Rally at Butrovich (910 Yukon Dr.) today 1/28 at 4:45 p.m. Shout out to AGWA/UAW for sharing their banner! #empoweraktogether #faircontractnow #solidarity
banner on the side of the road that says Fair Contract Now!
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
#empowerAKtogether! It's time for a fair and competitive contract for faculty and postdocs in the University of Alaska system!
pictures of UAF faculty holding signs in support of unac and cards that say they will strike for a fair contract
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Tomorrow (1/28) in Fairbanks! Our second mediation session will be adjourning from Butrovich at 5:00. We are counting on you to help make a big crowd to show our power! (910 Yukon Dr)
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Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
More from inside NIH: Per a source with knowledge, for all internal research (of which there is like $10 billion worth or so), ALL purchasing shut down as of yesterday. That means gloves, reagents, anything involved with lab work, which means a lot of that work will stop.
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Attention Fairbanks! Dress warmly and come support our UNAC negotiation team at the end of our second mediation session! We're rallying for a fair contract at 4:45 on Tuesday, 1/28/2025! Front entrance to the Butrovich building (910 Yukon Dr.) Speech from Jill Dumesnil, group picture at 5:00!
rally at uaf for a fair contract tuesday january 28 4 45 to 5 30 butrovich main entrance with bonus union power hour at the uaf pub following the rally to 6 30 pm
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Time correction for today's "Leadership Through Listening" forum with Chancellor Parnell. It starts at 3:00! If you're at UAA, wear red to the student union Den or use our "I would vote to strike" Zoom background!
Wear red to the leadership through listening forum Thursday 1 23 2025 from 3 to 4 30 PM AKST at the UAA Student Union Den
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
UA faculty need a competitive new contract! #empoweraktogether!
picture of six different faculty members holding signs in support of United Academics faculty at the University of Alaska
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
It's past time for a competitive new contract!! #empoweraktogether! youtube.com/shorts/zD3Od...
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UNAC Fair Contract Now!
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dermotcole.bsky.social @dermotcole.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
At UAS convocation this morning. UA works because we do!
Large screen with UNAC Zoom graphic next to UAS interim-provost this morning at UAS's spring convocation.
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Congratulations to UAF professor Falk Huettmann for his important scientific work that's been picked up by CNN! www.cnn.com/2024/12/26/s...
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Record heat wave killed half of this Alaska bird population, and they aren’t recovering | CNN
An Alaska seabird species faced the worst mortality event in modern history, and the population isn’t rebounding, a study finds. Experts discuss the future implications.
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AAUP @aaup.org · 07/01/2025
"Restoring a balance of power on American campuses would be more effective. As our Founders understood, power diffused in a system of checks and balances helps guarantee democracy. Centralized power, on the other hand, is always susceptible to abuse." #sharedgovernance prospect.org/education/20...
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Universities and the Coming Storm
It’s difficult for colleges to defend democracy if they aren’t run democratically.
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Leah Berman Williams @leahwrenn.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Preach, Sister Jill! @unac4996ak.bsky.social
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AFT @aft.org · 18/12/2024
Let's pass the #SocialSecurityFairnessAct today! thehill.com/homenews/sen...
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Social Security bill clears first hurdle in Senate
The Senate is plowing forward with consideration of the Social Security Fairness Act, clearing its first procedural hurdle on what supporters hope is a path to passage later this week. The Senate v…
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Tis the season to be VALUED, Fa la la la la la la la FAIR PAY! #empowerAKtogether
picture of an office door wrapped in red wrapping paper with the slogan tis the season to be valued fa la la la la la la la fair pay
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United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
If wage increases to keep up with inflation would destabilize university, how stable is it? alaskabeacon.com/2024/12/10/i...
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If wage increases to keep up with inflation would destabilize university, how stable is it? • Alaska Beacon
An associate professor writes a commentary about what it means when the university says it is unable to increase salaries to cover inflation.
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