NTFC Local 6546

Have questions about grievances or how the process works? We’d love to hear your story — how has the grievance process impacted or helped you?

Spring semester: complete ✔️

Next up:
🌞 Goal setting for 2026-2027
🤝 Bargaining research for 2027-2028
📚 Fall semester prep

Together, we continue building a stronger future for specialized faculty at Illinois.

👏 Another win for our members!

A unit recently attempted to non-reappoint a member without providing the contractually guaranteed grace year they are entitled to.

Thanks to the work of our Grievance Committee, the issue was addressed and corrected — and the member has now received a revised notice that properly includes their grace year.

This is a powerful reminder that our contract works when we enforce it. When members speak up and we stand together, we protect fairness, transparency, and job security.

Thank you to our members for your dedication to defending our members and holding units accountable! 💪

🔶 How grievances help enforce our contract 🔷

To close our series, we look at the bigger picture: how grievances help enforce the collective bargaining agreement, protect member rights, and strengthen working conditions for everyone.

The semester may have ended — but our work continues. 💪

Summer is a time to plan, organize, and build momentum for the year ahead.
Not a member yet? Now’s a great time to get involved. https://www.local6546.org/why-join/

🔶 When to file a grievance 🔷

In this part of our series, we explore when it makes sense to file a grievance and why timing matters. We also discuss how early communication with the Union can help identify the best path forward.

Faculty check-in: What’s one thing you’re proud of accomplishing this semester?

Share your highlights in the comments! 💬

🔶The process for filing a grievance 🔷

Continuing our series, this post walks through the basic steps of filing a grievance. From the initial conversation to formal submission and review, we outline what members can expect as a grievance moves through the process.

As the academic year ends, we’re reflecting on what collective action makes possible:

✅ Stronger community
✅ Increased member engagement
✅ Continued advocacy for fair working conditions

Thank you to every member who organized, spoke up, and supported one another this year.

Congratulations to this year’s graduates! 🎓

Non-tenure-track faculty taught, advised, encouraged, and supported thousands of students on their journey to this moment.

We’re proud to be part of your success story.