The University and FAM Librarian bargaining unit held their first session to negotiate an initial collective bargaining agreement for Miami’s bargaining unit librarians on Friday, September 29, 2023. The University’s bargaining team and FAM’s bargaining team worked from 10:00am until 5:30pm in McGuffey Hall.

The initial session began with introductions from both bargaining teams and was followed by a discussion of a draft Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) regarding the pausing and/or continuance of various committees that impact the terms and conditions of librarians’ employment, which had been presented to FAM prior to the initial session.

The Parties also discussed ground rules, as presented by the University. In response, FAM made revisions to the ground rules at the end of the day. The University will be prepared to respond at the next bargaining session.

FAM also presented a MOU for a 2% increase in wages for the academic year, as well as proposals for a Recognition article and an article regarding Academic Freedom. The University continues to review and consider those proposals.

The Parties are scheduled to meet on October 11, October 30, November 13, and November 29 for subsequent bargaining sessions to continue to work toward an initial collective bargaining agreement.

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