United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 01/05/2026HAPPENING 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). 020
Reposted by United Academics @University of AlaskaAlaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 20/04/2026UA professors oppose banned words and defend free speech and cultural diversity in a commentary for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2026/04/18/u...alaskabeacon.comUA professors oppose banned words and defend free speech and cultural diversity | Alaska BeaconWe feel compelled to speak against the censorship of words and ideas, which is antithetical to the University of Alaska’s mission. 13113
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Sign before noon on November 3! @uaworkers.neocities.org @universityofalaska.bsky.social @uafairbanks.bsky.social @aaup.org @aft.org 083
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 27/10/2025Have 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...actionnetwork.orgReject the Federal Higher Education Compact to Maintain UA’s AutonomyThe 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... 096
Reposted by United Academics @University of AlaskaPtarmageddon @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 2188
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 06/06/2025In case you missed it. @universityofalaska.bsky.social @uaworkers.neocities.org @aaup.bsky.social 041
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.socialyoutu.beResponding to the University of Alaska's Anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion MotionYouTube video by United Academics_4996_AK 052
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 14/05/2025The ripple effect of these federal funding cuts will be significant and far reaching. Thank you ADN for covering this important, devastating story. 020
Reposted by United Academics @University of AlaskaAlaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 13/05/2025Alaska 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... #aklegalaskabeacon.comAlaska House votes to revive pension plan for state and municipal workers | Alaska BeaconHouse Bill 78 won't be taken up by the Senate until next year, but leading senators appear favorable to the idea. 1285
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Start planning your testimony now and get in the queue early on Monday! 010
Reposted by United Academics @University of AlaskaAAUP @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.” #TRUMPCUTSKILLnytimes.comColumbia Lays Off Nearly 180 People Because of Trump Research Cuts 02820
Reposted by United Academics @University of AlaskaAK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Electric 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 143
Reposted by United Academics @University of AlaskaCarrie Nash @carrieinfbx.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Great 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_... 0136
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 30/04/2025May 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! 031
Reposted by United Academics @University of AlaskaAFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 22/04/2025AFL-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!open.substack.comStronger 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" 1193
Reposted by United Academics @University of AlaskaCoalition for Action in Higher Ed @actioninhighered.bsky.social · 17/04/2025HAPPENING 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. 120949
Reposted by United Academics @University of AlaskaBarack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Harvard 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. 15568916518162
Reposted by United Academics @University of AlaskaPtarmageddon @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 173
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. 000
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Kill the Cuts protest at UAF today! The senseless federal threats to funding threaten research throughout the UA system! 051
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 07/04/2025Happening tomorrow Tuesday, 4/8! Kill the Cuts protest at UAF Troth Yeddha' campus, noon to 1 pm. Bring our friends and bring a sign! 052
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 01/04/2025If 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?...youtu.beWeingarten Rights: A Union BenefitYouTube video by United Academics_4996_AK 000
Reposted by United Academics @University of AlaskaNYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO @nyclabor.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Each 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. 417395
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 24/03/2025University 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...open.substack.comFuzzy Arguments and Eerie SilencesA University Complies with Anti-DEI 021
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 18/03/2025Congratulations to UAS Professor X'Unei Lance Twitchell for winning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Series!! 030
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 18/03/2025This Wednesday, 3/19, @5:30 pm: Virtual listening session on UA's new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy. Log on with questions and comments! 034
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 13/03/2025On 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! 041
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 08/03/2025Alaska is a diverse state! We should celebrate it, not ban it! youtu.be/IZfSB_-svZcyoutu.beUAA celebrates diversity video 2025 03 04YouTube video by United Academics_4996_AK 020
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 07/03/2025A few photos from the Tuesday, March 4 celebration of diversity at UAA! 0256
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Stand up for science this Friday, March 7, 2025, at noon in Fairbanks and Juneau and across the nation! 076
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 31/01/2025WE 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...alaskabeacon.comUniversity of Alaska and faculty union reach tentative agreement for new contract • Alaska BeaconThe University of Alaska administration and faculty union have reached a tentative agreement for a new three-year contract. 000
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 28/01/2025Our 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 040
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! 050
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Tomorrow (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) 000
Reposted by United Academics @University of AlaskaDave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 24/01/2025More 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. 8726041280
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Attention 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! 021
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Time 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! 000
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 17/01/2025UA faculty need a competitive new contract! #empoweraktogether! 0112
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 14/01/2025It's past time for a competitive new contract!! #empoweraktogether! youtube.com/shorts/zD3Od...youtube.comUNAC Fair Contract Now!YouTube video by United Academics_4996_AK 043
Reposted by United Academics @University of Alaskadermotcole.bsky.social @dermotcole.bsky.social · 08/01/2025www.adn.com/alaska-news/... 152
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 08/01/2025At UAS convocation this morning. UA works because we do! 010
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Congratulations to UAF professor Falk Huettmann for his important scientific work that's been picked up by CNN! www.cnn.com/2024/12/26/s...cnn.comRecord heat wave killed half of this Alaska bird population, and they aren’t recovering | CNNAn 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. 030
Reposted by United Academics @University of AlaskaAAUP @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...prospect.orgUniversities and the Coming StormIt’s difficult for colleges to defend democracy if they aren’t run democratically. 01711
Reposted by United Academics @University of AlaskaLeah Berman Williams @leahwrenn.bsky.social · 21/12/2024Preach, Sister Jill! @unac4996ak.bsky.social 081
Reposted by United Academics @University of AlaskaAFT @aft.org · 18/12/2024Let's pass the #SocialSecurityFairnessAct today! thehill.com/homenews/sen...thehill.comSocial Security bill clears first hurdle in SenateThe 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… 0369
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Tis the season to be VALUED, Fa la la la la la la la FAIR PAY! #empowerAKtogether 062
United Academics @University of Alaska @unac4996ak.bsky.social · 16/12/2024If wage increases to keep up with inflation would destabilize university, how stable is it? alaskabeacon.com/2024/12/10/i...alaskabeacon.comIf wage increases to keep up with inflation would destabilize university, how stable is it? • Alaska BeaconAn associate professor writes a commentary about what it means when the university says it is unable to increase salaries to cover inflation. 010