“If the dignity of work is to be protected, then the basic rights of workers must be respected—the right to productive work, to decent and fair wages, to the organization and joining of unions, to private property, and to economic initiative.”
—United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
WE THE UNDERSIGNED demand that Fordham University’s administration live up to its Social Justice Initiative and end the unjust treatment of its adjunct and contingent faculty. We have a right to a living wage and comprehensive benefits, longer contracts, course cancellation fees, funding for research, and a safe and just work environment free from interference. Our working conditions are students’ learning
conditions. We further demand:
• That Fordham live up to the pronouncement of the United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops, cited above.
http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catholic-social-teaching/the-dignity-of-work-and-the-rights-of-workers.cfm
• That Fordham follow Georgetown University’s lead and adopt the
Jesuit Just Employment Policy.
http://www.justemploymentpolicy.org/
• That a public meeting with the President, the Provost, and a panel of adjuncts and contingent faculty be
convened to discuss the implementation of this policy.
Update #17 years ago
Thanks so much for signing Fordham Faculty United's petition to end unjust treatment of contingent faculty! When we started this endeavor, I knew only a handful of my colleagues. Now, I've met hundreds of you. Come out and meet your colleagues and let us know what your specific needs are to improve your working conditions! We'll be getting together at the Arthur Avenue Market (Bronx Beer Hall) 2344 Arthur Ave, Bronx, Thursday May 5, 4-6 (and beyond). Hope to see you there!
Fordham Faculty United
