bargaining

If you haven’t seen FUSA President Sherry Sippel’s recent announcement of a tentative agreement to the economics reopener for 2026-2027, here is a summary:

Article 14.1-14.4: Economics

The 2026-2027 step pay system and salary schedule will be increased by 3% across the board.
All full-time faculty will receive a step increase for 2026-2027 (if employed as of December 2025).
The combined salary schedule and step increase is approximately 5%
Overload pay will increase from $78 to $80 per load point.
There will be a wage reopener for 2027-2028.

For more details, please read the complete proposal with mark-up changes. All members of the bargaining unit are eligible to vote on the tentatively agreed upon (TA’d) contract changes. The contract ratification vote will be in person during Faculty In-service on 08/13/2026. This tentative agreement is contingent on the state budget, which has yet to be finalized and signed by the Governor.

This is an example of the hard work of your union. If you are not a member, we ask you to join with your colleagues to support HC Faculty.

April FUSA Council meeting

The FUSA Council will hold its monthly meeting on Friday, April 24, 9 – 11 am (Ybor campus, YLRC 305). All faculty are welcome to attend.

Graduation

Faculty are invited to the annual FUSA breakfast prior to commencement (May 1, 7:30am-9:30am). We hope to see you there where we will also recognize this year’s retiring faculty.

Bargaining

Hard to believe, but it is bargaining season again. FUSA’s team will meet with the Admin team on Oct. 11, 9am – 12pm at the Ybor campus (YLRC 305) to negotiate the 2025-2028 contract. Bargaining will continue throughout Fall and will extend into Spring term. Further dates will be shared as they are scheduled. Faculty attendance at bargaining sessions is greatly encouraged!

Voting

As you are likely well aware the 2024 General Election is fast approaching. Are you election ready? Here are some key dates and voting resources.

The last day to register to vote is October 7. Note: if you are already registered you should verify your registration is still active — a recent Florida law requires voters update their registration if they haven’t voted in the last two elections.

Early voting begins October 26 – November 2

General Election day is November 5

Here are some voting information resources