Brent Jeffers

August 30, 2019

organizing

IFO welcomes Alanna Galloway - Director of Organizing and Training

Brent Jeffers

August 30, 2019

organizing

If you’re interested in partnering with Alanna to advance the priorities of our union please contact her at galloway@ifo.org or at 651-227-8442 ext. 16.

Pat Arseneault

August 29, 2019

Health insurance, negotiations, organizing, Government Relations

Important State Health Insurance Update

Pat Arseneault

August 29, 2019

Health insurance, negotiations, organizing, Government Relations

Please read the important details of the changes to State employee health insurance plans.

Brent Jeffers

August 28, 2019

President's Message: IFO remains busy heading into '19-20 academic year

Brent Jeffers

August 28, 2019

At this critical time in our union’s history, an engaged faculty and our role in shared governance are essential.

Jonathan Bohn

July 26, 2019

Feminist Issues, organizing

IFO Women's Caucus Being Held on August 7

Jonathan Bohn

July 26, 2019

Feminist Issues, organizing

Women’s Caucus meeting will be held on Aug. 7 at IFO in St. Paul. All women are encouraged to attend.

Brent Jeffers

July 8, 2019

Board of Directors, Faculty of Color Caucus, Feminist Issues, Disabilities Advocacy, Contingent Appointments, FOCC, IFO President, LGBTQ+ Caucus, LGBTQ+ Committee, Multicultural Issues, negotiations, organizing

IFO President '18-'19 End of Year Update

Brent Jeffers

July 8, 2019

Board of Directors, Faculty of Color Caucus, Feminist Issues, Disabilities Advocacy, Contingent Appointments, FOCC, IFO President, LGBTQ+ Caucus, LGBTQ+ Committee, Multicultural Issues, negotiations, organizing

IFO President '18-'19 End of Year Update

It has been extremely gratifying for me to meet so many faculty and I have been inspired by our unity and the valuable work being done.

Dick Kaspari

June 27, 2019

MN State Policy/Procedure, negotiations, organizing, Board of Directors, IFO President, legislative update

Changes Announced to Individual Account Retirement Plan (IRAP)

Dick Kaspari

June 27, 2019

MN State Policy/Procedure, negotiations, organizing, Board of Directors, IFO President, legislative update

Changes Announced to Individual Account Retirement Plan (IRAP)

An increase in the employee contributions will begin on July 12, 2019.

Brent Jeffers

June 22, 2019

Board of Directors, Disabilities Advocacy, Faculty of Color Caucus, Feminist Issues, FOCC, IFO President, LGBTQ+ Committee, LGBTQ+ Caucus, MN State Policy/Procedure, Multicultural Issues, organizing

IFO Statement on NY Times Article Featuring Racist Activities in St. Cloud

Brent Jeffers

June 22, 2019

Board of Directors, Disabilities Advocacy, Faculty of Color Caucus, Feminist Issues, FOCC, IFO President, LGBTQ+ Committee, LGBTQ+ Caucus, MN State Policy/Procedure, Multicultural Issues, organizing

IFO Statement on NY Times Article Featuring Racist Activities in St. Cloud

As faculty and members of university communities, we uphold the values of equity and inclusion and advocate for people of color and immigrant community members, who make our institutions and our union stronger.

Brent Jeffers

June 22, 2019

Board of Directors, FOCC, Feminist Issues, Faculty of Color Caucus, IFO President, LGBTQ+ Caucus, LGBTQ+ Committee, MN State Policy/Procedure, organizing

IFO Statement on Alleged Hate Crime at Metropolitan State University

Brent Jeffers

June 22, 2019

Board of Directors, FOCC, Feminist Issues, Faculty of Color Caucus, IFO President, LGBTQ+ Caucus, LGBTQ+ Committee, MN State Policy/Procedure, organizing

IFO Statement on Alleged Hate Crime at Metropolitan State University

This incident reminds us that, while none of us can do everything, each of us can do something.

Jonathan Bohn

May 21, 2019

legislative update, MN State Policy/Procedure, negotiations, organizing, Salary Equity, IFO President, Government Relations, Board of Directors

Higher Ed Bill Passes Legislature - Sent to Gov. Walz

Jonathan Bohn

May 21, 2019

legislative update, MN State Policy/Procedure, negotiations, organizing, Salary Equity, IFO President, Government Relations, Board of Directors

Higher Ed Bill Passes Legislature - Sent to Gov. Walz

MinnState receives $81.5 million of the $150 million new spending in higher education.

Jonathan Bohn

May 13, 2019

Board of Directors, IFO President, organizing

Supreme Court Denies Request to Hear Lawsuit Brought Against IFO

Jonathan Bohn

May 13, 2019

Board of Directors, IFO President, organizing

Supreme Court Denies Request to Hear Lawsuit Brought Against IFO

We were notified recently the Supreme Court has declined to review this preliminary decision.

Jonathan Bohn

April 30, 2019

organizing, Contingent Appointments, Board of Directors

IFO Hosts Informational Picket in Support of Hamline Univ Adjunct Faculty Union

Jonathan Bohn

April 30, 2019

organizing, Contingent Appointments, Board of Directors

IFO Hosts Informational Picket in Support of Hamline Univ Adjunct Faculty Union

Join us on Thursday, May 2 from 11:30-12:30 on the sidewalks of Hamline University in Saint Paul.

Jonathan Bohn

April 24, 2019

FOCC, Feminist Issues, Faculty of Color Caucus, LGBTQ+ Caucus, LGBTQ+ Committee, Multicultural Issues, organizing

4th Annual IFO LGBTQ+ Conference Recap

Jonathan Bohn

April 24, 2019

FOCC, Feminist Issues, Faculty of Color Caucus, LGBTQ+ Caucus, LGBTQ+ Committee, Multicultural Issues, organizing

On March 27th, 2019, the LGBTQ+ IFO Statewide Committee held the fourth LGBTQ+ Conference: “Digging In, Shoulder to Shoulder: Liberation is an Inside Job.”

Pat Arseneault

April 15, 2019

IFO President, negotiations, organizing, Salary Equity, MN State Policy/Procedure, Board of Directors

IFO Negotiations Update

Pat Arseneault

April 15, 2019

IFO President, negotiations, organizing, Salary Equity, MN State Policy/Procedure, Board of Directors

The IFO and Minnesota State have opened negotiations for the 2019-2021 contract.

Jonathan Bohn

April 15, 2019

organizing, IFO President, Board of Directors

IFO is Hiring an Organizer

Jonathan Bohn

April 15, 2019

organizing, IFO President, Board of Directors

The IFO seeks a Coordinator of Organizing who will be responsible for the oversight and management of IFO organizing efforts and membership outreach.

Jonathan Bohn

April 9, 2019

Board of Directors, IFO President

IFO is Hiring an Administrative Assistant

Jonathan Bohn

April 9, 2019

Board of Directors, IFO President

IFO is Hiring an Administrative Assistant

The IFO seeks an Administrative Assistant who will be responsible for general administrative support to the IFO President, staff, and the organization.

Jonathan Bohn

April 5, 2019

IFO President, legislative update, negotiations, organizing

House DFL Majority Releases Higher Ed Budget Proposal That Includes Fully Funded Tuition Freeze

Jonathan Bohn

April 5, 2019

IFO President, legislative update, negotiations, organizing

House DFL Majority Releases Higher Ed Budget Proposal That Includes Fully Funded Tuition Freeze

House DFL proposes additional $149 million for MinnState campuses.

Jonathan Bohn

April 4, 2019

Board of Directors, IFO President, legislative update, negotiations, organizing

MN Attorney General Ellison defends IFO at Supreme Court

Jonathan Bohn

April 4, 2019

Board of Directors, IFO President, legislative update, negotiations, organizing

MN Attorney General Ellison defends IFO at Supreme Court

Ellison files two briefs in support of lower-court rulings that upheld exclusive union representation for workers.

Jonathan Bohn

March 26, 2019

Action Alerts, Government Relations, legislative update, negotiations, MN State Policy/Procedure, organizing

IFO Legislative Update

Jonathan Bohn

March 26, 2019

Action Alerts, Government Relations, legislative update, negotiations, MN State Policy/Procedure, organizing

The 2019 Legislative session has progressed quickly as the Governor, House, and Senate work to develop a State budget for the next two years.

Brent Jeffers

March 19, 2019

FOCC, Feminist Issues, Faculty of Color Caucus, Disabilities Advocacy, IFO President, LGBTQ+ Caucus, LGBTQ+ Committee, Multicultural Issues, organizing

IFO Statement on the Terrorist Attack at New Zealand Mosques

Brent Jeffers

March 19, 2019

FOCC, Feminist Issues, Faculty of Color Caucus, Disabilities Advocacy, IFO President, LGBTQ+ Caucus, LGBTQ+ Committee, Multicultural Issues, organizing

IFO Statement on the Terrorist Attack at New Zealand Mosques

The IFO believes that diversity of all kinds makes us eminently stronger. We remain committed to bettering our world for our Muslim brothers and sisters, and all marginalized peoples who are made to feel unsafe or unwelcome in our communities.

Kim Park Nelson

March 5, 2019

Board of Directors, Academic Affairs, Disabilities Advocacy, Faculty of Color Caucus, Feminist Issues, FOCC, LGBTQ+ Caucus, Multicultural Issues, organizing

Application Open for IFO Faculty of Color Leadership Retreat

Kim Park Nelson

March 5, 2019

Board of Directors, Academic Affairs, Disabilities Advocacy, Faculty of Color Caucus, Feminist Issues, FOCC, LGBTQ+ Caucus, Multicultural Issues, organizing

Application Open for IFO Faculty of Color Leadership Retreat

The IFO is hosting a leadership retreat for Minnesota State university faculty of color April 12-14 in St. Paul.