Happening now: @uconnaaup.bsky.social members & fellow colleagues in #UConnLabor stand together to shift the balance of power in current #union contract negotiations. #TheCTDifference @aft.org @aftacademics.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org @higheredlabor.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Happening now: @uconnaaup.bsky.social members & fellow colleagues in #UConnLabor stand together to shift the balance of power in current #union contract negotiations. #TheCTDifference @aft.org @aftacademics.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org @higheredlabor.bsky.social
Happening now: #NewHavenTeachers prez @leslieblatteau.bsky.social joins advocates in @ctforall.bsky.social, state lawmakers to urge gov & #CTGeneralAssembly leaders act to #FundOurFutureCT in special session this fall. #TheCTDifference @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Happening now: #NewHavenTeachers prez @leslieblatteau.bsky.social joins advocates in @ctforall.bsky.social, state lawmakers to urge gov & #CTGeneralAssembly leaders act to #FundOurFutureCT in special session this fall. #TheCTDifference @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
UConn-AAUP is excited to be in Stamford today talking with members and organizing for a stronger UConn #thectdifference
October 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
UConn-AAUP is excited to be in Stamford today talking with members and organizing for a stronger UConn #thectdifference
September 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
#TheCTDifference. @aft.org @aftacademics.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org @uconnaaup.bsky.social @higheredlabor.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Recruit, retain & reinvest; tonight, #union members in #SEBAC urged #GovNedLamont prioritize contracts for all #CTStateWorkers to deliver #TheCTDifference for all residents: www.facebook.com/share/p/1JJt... @aft.org @afthighered.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aftteach.bsky.social @aaup.org
March 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Recruit, retain & reinvest; tonight, #union members in #SEBAC urged #GovNedLamont prioritize contracts for all #CTStateWorkers to deliver #TheCTDifference for all residents: www.facebook.com/share/p/1JJt... @aft.org @afthighered.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aftteach.bsky.social @aaup.org
"As faculty, we believe quality of instruction is a crucial pillar of what we are doing here at @uconn.bsky.social." #TheCTDifference @uconnaaup.bsky.social
Misguided Budget Plan Jeopardizes Educational Mission
The executive committee of the UConn American Association of University Professors opposes selective transparency regarding decision making and fiscal affairs of the university.
dailycampus.com
April 1, 2026 at 2:29 PM
"As faculty, we believe quality of instruction is a crucial pillar of what we are doing here at @uconn.bsky.social." #TheCTDifference @uconnaaup.bsky.social
“reject the Trump administration's so-called compact, which asks colleges to make sweeping changes to policies and practices to align them with the president's agenda.”
#TheCTDifference @csuaaup.bsky.social
#TheCTDifference @csuaaup.bsky.social
CT professors call on higher ed leaders to reject Trump's compact and defend higher education
The compact asks colleges and universities to align their practices and policies with the president's agenda.
www.ctinsider.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
“reject the Trump administration's so-called compact, which asks colleges to make sweeping changes to policies and practices to align them with the president's agenda.”
#TheCTDifference @csuaaup.bsky.social
#TheCTDifference @csuaaup.bsky.social
"Let's be clear, the strain on higher education is not a failure of our students or our faculty and staff. It is a result of policy choices. Connecticut has the resources to do better." #thectdifference #FundOurFutureCT #FundOurFuture @aft.org @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org
UConn, CSCU advocates condemn state funding 'disaster,' demand more dollars for public higher education in CT
Connecticut public higher education institutions face massive budget shortfalls in the upcoming fiscal year.
www.ctinsider.com
February 20, 2026 at 3:10 PM
"Let's be clear, the strain on higher education is not a failure of our students or our faculty and staff. It is a result of policy choices. Connecticut has the resources to do better." #thectdifference #FundOurFutureCT #FundOurFuture @aft.org @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org
Securing CBA to #RaiseTheWage, boost research funding & expand #PaidLeave; last week our @csuaaup.bsky.social members ratified successor w/ #CSCU that reinvests in #HigherEd faculty students depend on. #TheCTDifference @aft.org @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social
April 14, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Securing CBA to #RaiseTheWage, boost research funding & expand #PaidLeave; last week our @csuaaup.bsky.social members ratified successor w/ #CSCU that reinvests in #HigherEd faculty students depend on. #TheCTDifference @aft.org @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social
Concrete steps to #RaiseTheWage, secure #HealthPD & defend #AcademicFreedom; last week our #UCHCAAUP members ratified successor w/ @uconnhealth.bsky.social that tracks w/agreements #SEBAC siblings secured. #TheCTDifference @aft.org @afthighered.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org
April 8, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Concrete steps to #RaiseTheWage, secure #HealthPD & defend #AcademicFreedom; last week our #UCHCAAUP members ratified successor w/ @uconnhealth.bsky.social that tracks w/agreements #SEBAC siblings secured. #TheCTDifference @aft.org @afthighered.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org
October 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Happening now: @uconnaaup.bsky.social, #BackusNurses leaders urge lawmakers on #CTGeneralAssembly’s #HigherEd cmte to stopgap x’d federal Grad PLUS loans, empower RNs & #HospitalStaff to seek advanced careers. #TheCTDifference @aft.org @afthighered.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org
February 17, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Happening now: @uconnaaup.bsky.social, #BackusNurses leaders urge lawmakers on #CTGeneralAssembly’s #HigherEd cmte to stopgap x’d federal Grad PLUS loans, empower RNs & #HospitalStaff to seek advanced careers. #TheCTDifference @aft.org @afthighered.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org
#TheCTDifference. @aft.org @aftacademics.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org @uconnaaup.bsky.social @higheredlabor.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
#TheCTDifference. @aft.org @aftacademics.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org @uconnaaup.bsky.social @higheredlabor.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
#TheCTDifference. @aft.org @aftacademics.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org @uconnaaup.bsky.social @sarahhird.bsky.social @higheredlabor.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Securing a strong new agreement to #RaiseTheWage for hard-working #CTStateWorkers; this week our #AndRUnion members ratified their 4-yr #union contract w/ #GovNedLamont that follows the #SEBAC framework agreement for preserving #TheCTDifference. @aft.org @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social
March 27, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Securing a strong new agreement to #RaiseTheWage for hard-working #CTStateWorkers; this week our #AndRUnion members ratified their 4-yr #union contract w/ #GovNedLamont that follows the #SEBAC framework agreement for preserving #TheCTDifference. @aft.org @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social
"We have so little voice in even offering ideas and feedback. It is concerning to everyone that the possibility of layoffs has been put on the table..." #thectdifference @aft.org @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org
A CT university has a $44B endowment. But staff layoffs are possible; prof calls it ‘demoralizing’
“Nearly two-thirds of the university’s expenses relate to compensation and benefits,” university administration said in a memo.
www.courant.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
"We have so little voice in even offering ideas and feedback. It is concerning to everyone that the possibility of layoffs has been put on the table..." #thectdifference @aft.org @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org
Good professors leave UConn for a lack of family leave and resources #TheCTDifference @uconnaaup.bsky.social
Opinion: This is UConn: Zero paid family leave for professors
UConn currently lets every pregnant/expecting individual reinvent the wheel, cobbling together a leave plan with whatever resources and departmental grace they can muster.
ctmirror.org
October 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Good professors leave UConn for a lack of family leave and resources #TheCTDifference @uconnaaup.bsky.social
“What does @uconn.bsky.social stand for? What do we want of the flagship university in the state, what should it offer?” #TheCTDifference @uconnaaup.bsky.social
'Wrong direction': UConn faculty decry ongoing reduction process, with more programs at risk
So far, more than a dozen programs have already been approved for closure, suspension or consolidation as part of the review process.
www.ctinsider.com
March 30, 2026 at 1:41 PM
“What does @uconn.bsky.social stand for? What do we want of the flagship university in the state, what should it offer?” #TheCTDifference @uconnaaup.bsky.social
A win for all who depend on juvenile and #CriminalJustice, legal, social work & family support services; last week #JPEunion members ratified a 3-yr successor #union contract w/ #CTStateCourts that reinvests in the workforce. #TheCTDifference @aft.org @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social
April 10, 2026 at 8:12 PM
A win for all who depend on juvenile and #CriminalJustice, legal, social work & family support services; last week #JPEunion members ratified a 3-yr successor #union contract w/ #CTStateCourts that reinvests in the workforce. #TheCTDifference @aft.org @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social
"These programs have proven themselves to be a successful means for improving access, retention and graduation rates for all students
#TheCTDifference
#TheCTDifference
Some CT university programs supporting minority students at risk due to Trump funding cuts
The Trump administration abruptly ended several grant programs that it claims are unconstitutional.
www.ctinsider.com
September 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
"These programs have proven themselves to be a successful means for improving access, retention and graduation rates for all students
#TheCTDifference
#TheCTDifference
“Teachers also should have confidence that making a comment on social media that someone doesn’t like can be a career-ending decision” #TheCTDifference
Do Teachers Have Free Speech? CT Panel Grapples With The Issue At Education Summit | CT News Junkie
State Sen. John Kissel, R-Enfield, said teachers shouldn’t have to choose between basic American freedoms and their career.
ctnewsjunkie.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:47 PM
“Teachers also should have confidence that making a comment on social media that someone doesn’t like can be a career-ending decision” #TheCTDifference
Preserving healthcare, education & research; last week #UniversityHealthProfessionals ratified successor #union contract w/ @uconnhealth.bsky.social in line w/ #SEBAC siblings. #TheCTDifference. @aft.org @afthealthcare.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social
April 2, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Preserving healthcare, education & research; last week #UniversityHealthProfessionals ratified successor #union contract w/ @uconnhealth.bsky.social in line w/ #SEBAC siblings. #TheCTDifference. @aft.org @afthealthcare.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social