Still got nothin'...
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The union met with management Monday afternoon for another fruitless session.
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Some fun and solidarity
/The national convention of the American Federation of Teachers was right here in Boston this year! To give the proceedings some flavor, members of the Berklee Faculty Union (AFT 4412) were engaged to provide music and entertainment for the attendees.
The main event of every day was a mass session which began with some songs to get everyone feeling good. Over three days, singers Andrea Cappozzoli, Nichelle Mungo, David Thorne Scott, and Tom Baskett performed alongside pianists Amy Bellamy, Tim Ray and Ana Petrova.
Then came the big welcome party to announce the new partnership between two powerful higher education unions, the AFT and the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). For this, they wanted a band that would unite both organizations under one groove! So they called on the musical talents of BFU members Eric Byers (guitar and musical director), John Arcaro (piano), Austin McMahon (drums), Skip Smith (bass), Gail MacArthur (sax), Adrian Sicam (vocals), and Lydia Harrell (vocals). Overheard at the event: "I've never had so much fun at a union event before!"
2022 Bargain Begins With a Thud
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On Monday, June 6, the Berklee Faculty Union met with Berklee management to begin negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement. The union team consisted of eight people; the management team numbered a robust twenty-two. The union team had dressed for a business meeting; management’s team appeared to be dressed for a softball game.
Read MoreLabor Day 2021
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At Berklee and Boston Conservatory we are teachers, we are artists, we are scholars, we are mentors- but today is Labor Day and we remember that we are also workers.
Read MoreWelcome new faculty
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They are saying that this is going to be the biggest incoming student class Berklee has ever had. We are lucky to have a bunch of new colleagues joining the faculty…
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Pieces of April
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On a misty morning in April, 1986, we let out a roar that could be heard throughout the Back Bay. Then, we began to move, one hundred and fifty faculty and nearly a thousand students strong. Dampness chilled to the marrow, but determination kept us warm.
Read MoreTeaching on-line and in-person
/So many Berklee faculty members are rising to the challenge of on-line teaching and the challenge of teaching in person with 6 to 15 foot physical distancing. It has meant a lot of rethinking and reshaping our curriculum, more prep time, and creative problem solving.
Read MoreHappy Fall!
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Happy fall! One of the great joys of working at Berklee is interacting with our colleagues. With this semester being remote, we aren't bumping into each other on the sidewalk or in the hall.
Read MoreLittle did we know...
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Little did we know last year the massive changes to come. But we have learned a few things.
Read MoreAmendment/Extension Ratified
/In case you missed it, over the summer, Union members voted overwhelmingly to ratify an amendment to (and extension of) the collective bargaining agreement.
Read MoreApplying for unemployment assistance during the COVID19 pandemic
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Am I eligibile for state and federal unemployment assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic? How do I apply?
Read More"Web Teaching"
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by Composition Professor Francine Trester
Armed Intruder Response Training
/Public Safety will be holding Armed Intruder Response training for all students, faculty, and staff in the Public Safety Roll Call Room (155 Mass. Ave. Lower Level) from 1-1:45pm on the following dates:
Tuesday Nov 19
Thursday, Nov 21
Monday, Dec 2
Wednesday, Dec 4
To register please email asmurphy@berklee.edu. Space is limited.
What is a grievance?
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Do you know what constitutes a grievance at work? Do you know what to do if you think you have a grievance?
Find out in the new video from the Berklee Faculty Union.
Read MoreIntellectual property -- what's the deal?
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What is the law regarding work created by college teachers?
The union has created two short animated videos to help you understand the legal issues.
Read MoreBoston Labor: Greater Than the Sum of its Parts
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Last Monday was the Greater Boston Labor Council (GBLC) annual Labor Day Breakfast. The GBLC is an organization that brings together different unions from across the Boston area to support each other. It is made up of teachers, nurses, carpenters, electricians, service workers…
Read MoreWelcome! ... and Thanks
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Photo by Marcus Wöckel from Pexels
Today marks the start of a new term for officers, representatives, and councilors of the Berklee Faculty Union. In addition to familiar faces, the Union Executive Committee welcomes new individuals: Utar Artun, Alicia Bower, Michael Johnson, and Paul Masters. Other members will take on new duties and responsibilities, including incoming President Will Silvio, who brings nearly two decades of Union experience to his new position.
Sincere and many thanks are due to those whose term recently ended. As President, Jackson Schultz led the Union for eight years. Tirelessly, he defended faculty and faculty rights while also overseeing the integration of Conservatory faculty. Executive Vice President Danny Harrington enhanced every Union activity with wisdom born of experience. His unwavering attention to faculty morale will also be missed. Significantly, Jackson and Danny are both founding members of the Union. Secretary-Treasurer Jeff Perry’s attentiveness to detail and even-keeled demeanor ensured that the Union sailed smoothly for many years. We are also grateful for the many and varied contributions of Theater Division Representative Helen Lewis and Councilors Margaret McAllister, Tom Stein, and Jeri Sykes.
And to all Berklee faculty, we send every best wish for a pleasant and productive semester!
