Why doesn’t the Akron-AAUP just refuse to represent non-members?
As the certified representative of The University of Akron’s full-time faculty, Akron-AAUP is required to provide services to ALL bargaining unit faculty members—union and non-union members alike. Regardless of the outcome of the vote on Fair Share, we will continue to do so. However, the quality and effectiveness of representation depend upon the willingness of faculty to support the work of your faculty colleagues in Akron-AAUP and upon the availability of adequate financial resources. Furthermore, it is important that Akron-AAUP has the long-term ability to effectively represent the faculty. The first negotiation was grueling and expensive, and we have no idea what the future negotiations will bring. We cannot control what other parties do, but we can certainly put ourselves on a sound financial footing to protect our rights.
