Another U. of Wisconsin Campus Votes in Favor of Unionization

February 24, 2011, 4:54 pm

As Wisconsin’s governor continues to stand by a budget-repair bill that would strip collective-bargaining rights from academic faculty and staff members at public colleges in the state, professors at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse voted, 249 to 37, in favor of union representation, according to the American Federation of Teachers. The La Crosse campus is the third to form a union since a 2009 measure that gave academic faculty and staff in the University of Wisconsin system the right to bargain collectively. Campuses in Eau Claire and Superior voted to unionize in May of last year.

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Only people in the public section who have guaranteed employment that comes with tenure would thumb their collective noses at the pain and suffering of those in the private section who are suppose to pay for their elitism. This is what the immature do when they are mad at their parents. So now tell me… how do your administrators go back and ask the legislature for money to pay for the basics such as heating, lights, water etc.? This collective lack of responsiblity is beyond my comprehension. At least there were 37 at La Crosse who didn’t buy into this mob mentality.
jffoster

When the Legislature abolishes collective bargaining, will U W at La Crosse change their name to U of Wisconsin Star Crossed?

Even FDR and George Meany had trouble with the notion of unions and collective bargaining with government.
majorjh

It appears that many people overlook the fact that there are issues other than money that can be negotiated. Many issues involve working conditions and issues that arise that affect both the university and faculty. A collective bargaining process ensures that both sides come to the table to discuss the issue and a decision is crafted that, theoretically, provides some benefit to both sides. Merely requesting that the administration sit down and discuss these types of issues rarely results in an affirmative respose from the administration. The unions try to work toward leveling the playing field in theses types of issues.
rmelton5

Could someone tell us what Madison hasn’t had a vote, or if one is in the works?
11126724

What a load of bunk. If you like the private sector so much, go there. Let’s see if you survive.