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Media Statements

Rutgers AAUP-AFT Calls for Urgent University Response to Omicron Variant

December 16, 2021

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The Executive Council of Rutgers AAUP-AFT, the union representing full-time faculty, graduate workers, postdoctoral associates, and counselors, passed the following resolution on Thursday, December 16: Whereas on November 30, 2021, the United States and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) designated the SARS-CoV-2 variant Omicron as a Variant of Concern; Whereas, in response to both of the …

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Rutgers Faculty Call on Administration to Honor Commitment to Equity and Fairness

December 8, 2021

“How Can We Say that We Are Invested in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?” NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Rutgers University faculty called on President Jonathan Holloway and the Board of Governors to honor their stated commitment to equity and fairness at a Board meeting Tuesday, December 7, and at a preceding press conference sponsored by Rutgers AAUP-AFT, the …

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Faculty to Address Equity and Fairness Issues Ahead of Board of Governors Meeting

December 3, 2021

What: Rutgers AAUP-AFT press conferenceWhen: Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 11 a.m.Where: Watch live at the Rutgers AAUP-AFT Facebook page NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Rutgers University professors will speak at a press conference Tuesday, December 7, at 11 a.m. to update the media about the union’s pay equity lawsuit and issues of discrimination and fairness at the state …

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Rutgers-Camden Faculty Vote No Confidence in Chancellor and Provost

November 18, 2021

Controversial Firing Led to Outraged Faculty Demanding Answers UPDATE (November 19, 2021): Faculty no confidence votes in Rutgers-Camden Chancellor Antonio Tillis and Provost Daniel Hart passed by wide margins, it was announced late Friday afternoon. The no confidence resolution against Tillis passed by a vote of 94 to 56, with 19 abstentions, a nearly two-thirds …

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Faculty, Students, and Staff Stand Together for Rutgers-Camden

November 11, 2021

“What You’re Seeing Now Is Everybody at Camden Saying Enough Is Enough” CAMDEN, NJ—Faculty at Rutgers-Camden stood together with grad workers, students, and staff Wednesday to demand respect from the university administration and a greater say in the future of their campus. In the morning, more than 150 people jammed into the largest classroom on …

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Rutgers-Camden Faculty to Confront Chancellor over Controversial Firing

November 9, 2021

Camden Professors Stand Up for Their Students and Their Campus CAMDEN, NJ—Faculty at Rutgers-Camden will confront the campus chancellor over a controversial firing at a rarely held all-faculty meeting Wednesday morning—and then in the afternoon will celebrate graduating students and advocate for Camden outside a commencement ceremony for the classes of 2020 and 2021. The …

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Rutgers Faculty, Staff, Students Send Message to Board of Governors

October 8, 2021

Senate Majority Leader: “What’s the Point in Adjusting Pay if the Result Leaves in Place the Inequities?” CAMDEN, NJ—Some 75 Rutgers faculty and staff members spoke out on the Camden campus as the university’s Board of Governors met in person on October 6. Inside the meeting, in virtual public comments, professors, students, and the state …

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Senate Majority Leader Weinberg: “It Appears That the University Is Doing Half a Job”

October 7, 2021

State Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg spoke to the Rutgers Board of Governors meeting on October 6, 2021. Here is the text of her remarks: “Good afternoon. I want to personally thank you and your government relations person, George LeBlanc, for extending this courtesy to me. I understand that this doesn’t comport with your rules …

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