NTFC Local 6546

NTFC Local 6546 The Non-Tenure Faculty Coalition, #6546 (AFT/IFT, AAUP) represents specialized faculty at UIUC. Our unit is made up of teaching, research, and clinical faculty.

The Non-Tenure Faculty Coalition (NTFC), Local #6546 (AFT/IFT, AAUP) is a IELRB-certified union, representing about 500 non-tenure-track faculty at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. NTFC is a legally distinct organization from the historic Campus Faculty Association (https://www.facebook.com/CampusFacultyAssociation), with its own constitution, elected officers, and finances. The two organizations co-operate closely due to their common interests and history.

đź‘Ź Another win for our members!A unit recently attempted to non-reappoint a member without providing the contractually gu...
05/29/2026

đź‘Ź 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! đź’Ş

🔶 How grievances help enforce our contract 🔷To close our series, we look at the bigger picture: how grievances help enfo...
05/27/2026

🔶 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 ye...
05/25/2026

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 timin...
05/23/2026

🔶 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! 💬
05/22/2026

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

Share your highlights in the comments! đź’¬

🔶The process for filing a grievance 🔷Continuing our series, this post walks through the basic steps of filing a grievanc...
05/20/2026

🔶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 mem...
05/18/2026

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

âś… Stronger community
âś… Increased member engagement
âś… 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...
05/16/2026

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.

🔶 Who can file a grievance? 🔷 In the next installment of our series, we’ll explain who is able to file a grievance and h...
05/15/2026

🔶 Who can file a grievance? 🔷

In the next installment of our series, we’ll explain who is able to file a grievance and how member participation fits into the process. Understanding who can initiate a grievance helps clarify how members and the Union work together to uphold the contract.

🎉 You made it through the semester.Thank you to all Non-Tenure Track faculty for the teaching, labor, mentorship, and ...
05/14/2026

🎉 You made it through the semester.

Thank you to all Non-Tenure Track faculty for the teaching, labor, mentorship, and care you’ve put into this spring semester. The work you do matters — to students, to departments, and to this institution.

We see you, and we’re glad you’re here.

🔶 Ever wondered how the grievance process works — or how members actually enforce our union contract? 🔷We’re launching a...
05/13/2026

🔶 Ever wondered how the grievance process works — or how members actually enforce our union contract? 🔷

We’re launching a new series breaking down the grievance process step by step. We’ll cover:

• What a grievance is
• Who can file a grievance
• When to file a grievance
• How the filing process works
• How grievances help enforce and strengthen our contract

Grievances aren’t just about solving problems — they’re one of the ways members protect each other, learn their rights, and make sure our contract works in practice.


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Champaign, IL
61820

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