Higher Education

USD NTT FACULTY UNION FAQ

A: Why are we organizing? For decades, higher education has trended away from tenure-track positions in favor of contingent, non-tenure track teaching appointments that offer no job security, much lower wages, and Read More...

About the USD NTT Faculty Union

Non-Tenure Track (NTT) Faculty members at the University of San Diego (USD) do much — in some units most — of the teaching. Despite our vital work, we lack basic protections and rights that are considered a baseline for other workers. As part of a nationwide trend, USD continues to reduce Read More...

Otis College Members: We Reached a TA!

Our elected bargaining team reached a tentative agreement (TA) with the administration! Now, we're voting on ratifying the TA, which, if approved, will represent our new union contract lasting through Sept. 30, 2026. Read More...

Otis Rally on 8.21 and Latest Win!

Otis Part-Time Faculty had an overwhelming 100% YES strike authorization vote on Aug. 14 and now there's more breaking news: We've been meeting to resolve the reduction of hours and pay issue for the Foundation Department Part-Time Faculty and the college has responded in our Read More...

USD Bargaining Action Team (BAT) Candidate Statements

Full-Time/Part-Time Benefit Based Eric M. Cathcart My name is Eric Cathcart with the Environmental and Ocean Sciences Department and I want to be on the CAS NTT Union Bargaining Committee. With 30 years of experience in teaching and environmental consulting, coupled with 20 years of running my Read More...

USD Bargaining Frequently Asked Questions

I voted in the union election. Do I still need to sign a membership card? How do I sign a membership card? That is great, your vote made a difference - we won with a huge margin (169 yes to 13 no Read More...