United Academics of UNM

Based in Albuquerque, United Academics of the University of New Mexico is a faculty union representing continuing and temporary part-time faculty in two bargaining units. The union negotiates collective bargaining agreements with the university and works on members' employment conditions. Its contract work covers compensation, grievance procedures, promotion and tenure, leave policies, and faculty governance. The organization also shares updates about negotiations, advocacy, trainings, and membership meetings. Members can access benefits through the union's national affiliate, the American Federation of Teachers. It advocates on issues affecting faculty, including affordable healthcare, and provides information about its organizing history and contract developments.