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$15 an hour by 2020 is possible at the University of Memphis

$15 an hour by 2020 is possible at the University of Memphis

22 Jul, 2019

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$15 an hour by 2020 is possible at the University of Memphis

As Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris brought renewed attention to the low wages of campus workers on July 8,, President Rudd finally released a gradual timeline announcing that he plans to raise minimum pay for employees at the University of Memphis to $15 per hour over two years.

$15 an hour by 2020 is possible at the University of Memphis

UCW Endorses John Ray Clemmons for Nashville Mayor

UCW Endorses John Ray Clemmons for Nashville Mayor

18 Jul, 2019

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UCW Endorses John Ray Clemmons for Nashville Mayor

United Campus Workers supports candidates who stand for the working class and the common good by opposing privatization, supporting public education, and fighting for living wages.

UCW Endorses John Ray Clemmons for Nashville Mayor

Get involved in YOUR union this summer!

Get involved in YOUR union this summer!

06 Jun, 2019

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Get involved in YOUR union this summer!

Hey UCW members! Whatcha doing this summer? We've got lots of opportunities coming up to get involved and learn organizing, campaign, and political skills to build our movement. If you're interested, email fairness@ucw-cwa.org.

Get involved in YOUR union this summer!

2019 Legislature: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

2019 Legislature: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

06 Jun, 2019

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2019 Legislature: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

Wow - what a whirlwind this legislative session has been. From attacks on public education and voting rights to outrageous and unethical behavior from Speaker of the House Glen Casada, UCW has been closely following the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 2019 session.

2019 Legislature: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

UCW Lobby Day - Register to fight for fair raises, adjunct pay

UCW Lobby Day - Register to fight for fair raises, adjunct pay

13 Feb, 2019

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UCW Lobby Day - Register to fight for fair raises, adjunct pay

Building on our work at the capitol last year, UCW has introduced our Fair Raise Act (HB 1105 / SB 1333 ) to give an across the board pay raise of at least $1000 to every state employee and our Moving TN Adjuncts Forward Act (HB 707 / SB 775) raise adjunct pay to a minimum of $1000 per credit hou

UCW Lobby Day - Register to fight for fair raises, adjunct pay

University of Memphis commits to a living wage

University of Memphis commits to a living wage

13 Feb, 2019

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University of Memphis commits to a living wage

Memphis, TN --  On January 10,  the University of Memphis released an email to all employees concerning a joint resolution between the Staff and Faculty Senates calling for the minimum pay to be raised to $15/hr.

University of Memphis commits to a living wage