"The move was necessary to give the college 'the flexibility required to innovate ... and deliver on our promise to our students.' Faculty members, however, call it union busting."
"Critics see this as part of a general rightward trend in higher education, as the decision follows a 2020 ruling that removed NLRB jurisdiction over many religiously affiliated colleges."
St. John's University in New York City is experiencing renewed faculty mobilization due to the administration's decision to stop recognizing two faculty unions and halt contract negotiations. This move follows a historical context of labor struggles at the university, including a significant faculty strike 62 years ago. Faculty members are demanding better wages and transparency regarding health insurance premiums. The administration claims the decision is necessary for flexibility and innovation, while critics label it as union busting, reflecting a broader trend in higher education.
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