About UFF-FUSA
FUSA works locally to...
- protect YOUR academic freedom and tenure
- defend and improve YOUR faculty rights
- advance academic excellence
- gain economic benefits
- improve economic status
- negotiate the best possible working conditions (workload, instructional resources, equipment)
- influence policy decisions
- improve faculty's role in decision-making
- assure fair and equal treatment
- represent you, and
- defend you
FUSA affiliates with...
- United Faculty of Florida
- Florida Education Association (FEA)
- National Education Association (NEA)
- American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
- AFL-CIO, to
- increase your voice and power
- advocate the interests of all educators
- add political strength in lobbying the Florida Legislature, the United States Congress, and other agencies,
- share professional development strategies and opportunities,
- provide employment liability insurance,
- provide free attorney referral services and consultations,
- provide free life and AD & D insurance
- provide low-cost disability, auto, and homeowners insurance,
- provide consumer discount programs, and
- provide additional member benefits
Member only benefits
Although many benefits are provided to all members of the bargaining unit, regardless of whether they are a member of FUSA, many benefits are available to MEMBERS ONLY.
- Members-only workshops
- Tenure
- DROP and financial planning
- other topics of interest
- Assistance and representation when meeting with administrators
- Grievance support and representation
- Legal defense
- Membership in state and national education associations
These benefits are available to all MEMBERS!
Check the Affiliate links on the menu to the left for more information on member benefits.