IFO 50th Anniversary Event
About
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Campus Faculty Associations
Committees
Governance Documents
Forms
Meeting Calendar
Staff
Contact
Current Job Openings
Treasurer Advisory Committee
Join Today
Contract & Benefits
Contract
2023-25 Contract Settlement
Retirement
Salary Equity
Health and Wellness Benefits
Campus Seniority Rosters
Negotiations Team
Contract Enforcement, Retirement, and Benefits Staff
Shared Governance
Contingent Appointments Committee
Discipline Caucuses
MinnState System Committees
MinnState Policies and Procedures
Academic Affairs Committee
Academic Affairs Staff
Equity & Inclusion
IFO Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan
Faculty of Color Welcome Book
Equity 2030
Equity Caucuses
Disabilities Advocacy Committee
Feminist Issues Committee
LGBTQ+ Issues Committee
Faculty of Color Issues Committee
Equity and Inclusion Staff
Advocacy
Legislative Issues and Updates
Legislative Action Center
Lobby Days Registration Form
Gov't Relations Committee
Public Affairs Staff
Contingent Faculty Survey
Membership
Become a Member
Membership FAQs
Why Join the IFO?
Contingent Faculty Benefits
Am I a member?
Change of Address Form
Associate Membership
Emeritus Membership
DA Photos
Updates
Join Here

Inter Faculty Organization

IFO 50th Anniversary Event
About
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Campus Faculty Associations
Committees
Governance Documents
Forms
Meeting Calendar
Staff
Contact
Current Job Openings
Treasurer Advisory Committee
Join Today
Contract & Benefits
Contract
2023-25 Contract Settlement
Retirement
Salary Equity
Health and Wellness Benefits
Campus Seniority Rosters
Negotiations Team
Contract Enforcement, Retirement, and Benefits Staff
Shared Governance
Contingent Appointments Committee
Discipline Caucuses
MinnState System Committees
MinnState Policies and Procedures
Academic Affairs Committee
Academic Affairs Staff
Equity & Inclusion
IFO Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan
Faculty of Color Welcome Book
Equity 2030
Equity Caucuses
Disabilities Advocacy Committee
Feminist Issues Committee
LGBTQ+ Issues Committee
Faculty of Color Issues Committee
Equity and Inclusion Staff
Advocacy
Legislative Issues and Updates
Legislative Action Center
Lobby Days Registration Form
Gov't Relations Committee
Public Affairs Staff
Contingent Faculty Survey
Membership
Become a Member
Membership FAQs
Why Join the IFO?
Contingent Faculty Benefits
Am I a member?
Change of Address Form
Associate Membership
Emeritus Membership
DA Photos
Updates
Join Here
UPDATES (1).png
Brent Jeffers
December 11, 2017
negotiations, Health insurance, Government Relations, Board of Directors

IFO/MinnState Contract Settlement Announcement

Brent Jeffers
December 11, 2017
negotiations, Health insurance, Government Relations, Board of Directors
IFO/MinnState Contract Settlement Announcement

A tentative agreement has been reached for the 2017-2019 IFO/MinnState contract. 

Jonathan Bohn
December 11, 2017
Did you Know, Government Relations, legislative update

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO PRO-HIGHER ED CANDIDATES AND GET A REFUND?

Jonathan Bohn
December 11, 2017
Did you Know, Government Relations, legislative update
DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO PRO-HIGHER ED CANDIDATES AND GET A REFUND?

Minnesota has the Political Contribution Refund Program which allows individuals to contribute to the campaigns of candidates for state level offices.

Kathryn Engdahl
December 7, 2017
Disabilities Advocacy, Faculty of Color Caucus, LGBTQ+ Committee, Multicultural Issues, Feminist Issues, FOCC, LGBTQ+ Caucus

Joint Meeting of IFO Equity Committees

Kathryn Engdahl
December 7, 2017
Disabilities Advocacy, Faculty of Color Caucus, LGBTQ+ Committee, Multicultural Issues, Feminist Issues, FOCC, LGBTQ+ Caucus
Joint Meeting of IFO Equity Committees

Members of the four IFO Equity Committees held a joint meeting on November 10.

Jonathan Bohn
December 4, 2017
organizing

Fall Semester IFO Organizing Highlights

Jonathan Bohn
December 4, 2017
organizing
Fall Semester IFO Organizing Highlights

As the Fall Semester draws to a close, so does the first semester of the IFO grassroots organizing campaign.

Jonathan Bohn
December 1, 2017
Action Alerts, Government Relations, legislative update

Action Alert: Contact Your Congressperson and Urge them to Reject GOP Tax Plan

Jonathan Bohn
December 1, 2017
Action Alerts, Government Relations, legislative update
Action Alert: Contact Your Congressperson and Urge them to Reject GOP Tax Plan

Congress is close to rushing through a tax reform package that will have negative effects on higher education and we need you to take action.

Jonathan Bohn
November 16, 2017
Government Relations, legislative update

MinnState Board of Trustees Approves Legislative Supplemental Budget Request

Jonathan Bohn
November 16, 2017
Government Relations, legislative update
MinnState Board of Trustees Approves Legislative Supplemental Budget Request

Request is $31 million total; $21 million for ISRS and $10 million for direct campus support. 

Brent Jeffers
November 7, 2017
negotiations

IFO Negotiations Proceed to Positional Bargaining

Brent Jeffers
November 7, 2017
negotiations
IFO Negotiations Proceed to Positional Bargaining

After 5 months of Interest Based Collective Bargaining (IBCB) behind us, the IFO and MN State negotiating teams have officially transitioned into Positional Bargaining. 

Jonathan Bohn
November 2, 2017
LGBTQ+ Committee, IFO President, Board of Directors

IFO Opens Nominations for James Eric Chalgren Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Advancement of LGBTQ+ Issues

Jonathan Bohn
November 2, 2017
LGBTQ+ Committee, IFO President, Board of Directors
IFO Opens Nominations for James Eric Chalgren Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Advancement of LGBTQ+ Issues

The award will be presented at the 2018 IFO Delegate Assembly. 

Jonathan Bohn
October 31, 2017
organizing

Show Your Pride in the IFO!

Jonathan Bohn
October 31, 2017
organizing
Show Your Pride in the IFO!

Sign up here to receive a rally sign to show your colleagues and your administration that you are a proud member of one of the strongest faculty unions in the country.

Jonathan Bohn
October 30, 2017

GUEST UPDATE: It's an Action Year for Students United

Jonathan Bohn
October 30, 2017
GUEST UPDATE: It's an Action Year for Students United

The Students United board is committed to accomplishing three objectives for all Minnesota State university students. Written by Lexi Byler, Students United Vice Chair.

Dick Kaspari
October 26, 2017
Did you Know, Health insurance

Did you Know: It’s Time to Check Your HRA Balance

Dick Kaspari
October 26, 2017
Did you Know, Health insurance
Did you Know: It’s Time to Check Your HRA Balance

If you have a balance of less than $700 in your HRA account on December 31st of each year, MinnState makes a new $800 contribution to your account the following January.

Jonathan Bohn
October 19, 2017
Faculty of Color Caucus

Faculty of Color Caucus Meeting Set for November 3 -- RSVP Here

Jonathan Bohn
October 19, 2017
Faculty of Color Caucus
Faculty of Color Caucus Meeting Set for November 3 -- RSVP Here

The meeting of the IFO Faculty of Color Caucus is set for Friday, November 3, 11 am-3 pm at the IFO Office in St. Paul.

Jonathan Bohn
October 16, 2017

IFO Organizing Update

Jonathan Bohn
October 16, 2017
IFO Organizing Update

Through this grassroots, face-to-face approach faculty are finding opportunities to work together and participate in the union on a deeper level than ever before.

Pat Arseneault
October 12, 2017
Health insurance, negotiations

Health and Wellness Benefits Update

Pat Arseneault
October 12, 2017
Health insurance, negotiations
Health and Wellness Benefits Update

Information about 2018 open enrollment, dental plan improvements, new pharmacy benefits manager, and more. 

Jonathan Bohn
October 11, 2017
Did you Know, Disabilities Advocacy

IFO Did You Know -- IFO Advocates for Faculty with Disabilities

Jonathan Bohn
October 11, 2017
Did you Know, Disabilities Advocacy
IFO Did You Know -- IFO Advocates for Faculty with Disabilities

Did you know the IFO advocates for faculty with disabilities?

Jonathan Bohn
October 5, 2017
Government Relations, legislative update, negotiations

Legislative Committee Rejects Health, Dental, Disability Insurance Enhancements on Party-Line Vote

Jonathan Bohn
October 5, 2017
Government Relations, legislative update, negotiations
Legislative Committee Rejects Health, Dental, Disability Insurance Enhancements on Party-Line Vote

Republicans vote down joint labor management coaliton agreed upon benefit enhancements. 

Jonathan Bohn
September 28, 2017
Board of Directors, Government Relations, legislative update

IFO Endorses Tim Walz for Governor!

Jonathan Bohn
September 28, 2017
Board of Directors, Government Relations, legislative update
IFO Endorses Tim Walz for Governor!

IFO Board of Directors voted unanimously to endorse Tim Walz in his race to become Minnesota's next governor. 

Jonathan Bohn
September 28, 2017
MN State Policy/Procedure, Board of Directors, Meet and Confer

September Meet and Confer Update

Jonathan Bohn
September 28, 2017
MN State Policy/Procedure, Board of Directors, Meet and Confer
September Meet and Confer Update

Learn more about the topics covered at the September IFO/MinnState Meet and Confer. 

Jonathan Bohn
September 28, 2017
Government Relations, legislative update, organizing

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear anti-union right-to-work case

Jonathan Bohn
September 28, 2017
Government Relations, legislative update, organizing
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear anti-union right-to-work case

U.S. Supreme Court will hear an anti-labor nationwide right-to-work case.

Jonathan Bohn
September 22, 2017
IFO President, MN State Policy/Procedure, Board of Directors

Update on Chancellor Search

Jonathan Bohn
September 22, 2017
IFO President, MN State Policy/Procedure, Board of Directors
Update on Chancellor Search

An update on the search for the next MinnState Chancellor. 

Newer Posts
Older Posts
Back to Top
490 Concordia Ave, Suite 125, St. Paul, MN 55103(651) 227-8442admin@ifo.org

Inter Faculty Organization

441 University Ave, St. Paul, MN 55103