The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is partnering with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), bringing together two unions with more than 300,000 higher ed faculty, the largest such alliance in the country. “The AAUP has been the voice and conscience of higher education for well over 100 years,” said AAUP President Dr. Irene Mulvey. The partnership comes amid increased legislation against teaching and academic freedom, and persistent underfunding of public higher ed, according to an AAUP press release. “This partnership is game-changing for the promise and potential of higher education. It brings together the members and the work the AFT and the AAUP do on campuses nationwide,” said AFT President Randi Weingarten.

Source: CNN June 21, 2022 17:05 UTC