named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Adjunct Faculty Guide
Provides resources and support for adjunct faculty, including pay schedules, workload deadlines, and institutional policies, with plans to develop a mobile app version.
Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
Negotiates and maintains the collective bargaining agreement covering faculty employment terms, pay, and working conditions for the 2021–2026 period.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Faculty & Academic Labor Union Representation 2 activities
- Adjunct faculty compensation and resourcesProvides semi-monthly payments to adjunct faculty during the semester, publishes the adjunct pay schedule, and maintains an online Adjunct Faculty Guide as a dynamic, updatable resource to support adjunct employment conditions.
- Collective bargaining representationNegotiates and enforces collective bargaining agreements on behalf of faculty members, including securing contract protections, salary, benefits, and job security. A collective bargaining agreement covering 2021–2026 was negotiated and implemented.
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 2 activities
- Co-development of higher education policy platformCo-led the creation and public release of a policy platform titled 'A Blueprint for Strengthening and Transforming Higher Education' in collaboration with the American Association of University Professors to advance a shared vision for public higher education.
- Policy advocacy and public campaignsOrganizes advocacy campaigns, including lobby days, public marches, and themed events such as Full Funding Fridays to influence legislation and raise awareness on higher education issues. Uses creative tactics like inflatable mascots and coordinated nationwide actions to energize members and draw public attention.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Faculty benefits administrationAdministers access to dental coverage for full-time and adjunct faculty at group rates, offers tuition remission and educational assistance for faculty and their dependents, and provides early retirement benefits for eligible tenured faculty under the collective bargaining agreement.
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Text Messaging Communication Services 1 activity
- Member communications and action alertsSends SMS messages to members to disseminate information about union events, pro-union legislation, and urgent action alerts, supporting rapid mobilization and engagement.
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Internal Organizational Elections 1 activity
- Member engagement and organizational governanceElects an executive committee bi-annually to support decision-making and oversee implementation of the collective bargaining agreement, ensuring democratic participation in union operations.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Support for immigrant families and solidarity initiativesCollaborated with schools to establish emergency plans for over 2,000 immigrant families, including mutual aid networks, school safety patrols, and rapid response teams. Trained over 200 members as court watchers in response to ICE activity at judicial sites, expanding immigrant solidarity efforts at CUNY.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$125K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$5K4%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$116K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$26K
Grants paid out$72K
balance sheet
Total assets$161K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$161K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE PORCELLI | PRESIDENT | 10 | $14K |
| CARLA ZEBALLOS | TREASURER | 10 | $13K |
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- AFT Network — Links to AFT for contact assistance, indicating affiliation with the national union.
- AFT Network — Member of the American Federation of Teachers network, participating in its Public Employees program and policy council.
- AFT PLUS Network — Provides member benefit programs available to LIUFF members through AFT.
- American Association of University Professors Partner — Co-developed and co-released a national policy platform to strengthen and transform higher education.
- American Association of University Professors Partner — Jointly participated in national actions on November 7 to oppose political interference in higher education.
- American Civil Liberties Union Partner — Distributes ACLU’s Know Your Rights materials and collaborates on legal education and advocacy around immigration enforcement.
- American Federation of Teachers Network — Directs members to the AFT's Take Action page for advocacy opportunities.
- American Federation of Teachers Network — Member of the AFT network, participating in national immigration advocacy and resource-sharing initiatives.
- American Federation of Teachers Network — Member of the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO.
- American Federation of Teachers Partner — Collaborated with AFT on the development and launch of a national policy platform to protect higher education.
- American Federation of Teachers Partner — Collaborates with AFT on advocacy efforts including the petition against the Trump higher education compact and the "Saving Lives, Building Futures, Powering the Economy" campaign.
- Colorín Colorado Partner — Uses Colorín Colorado’s guidance to support immigrant students and families in K-12 and early childhood programs.
- Electa Brown Partner — Contributed to the development of the Adjunct Faculty Guide.
- Illinois Federation of Public Employees Partner — Engages in coordinated advocacy practices, including Full Funding Fridays.
- League of United Latin American Citizens Partner — Utilizes LULAC’s immigrant rights and resources toolkit to support immigrant communities.
- Linda Lopez Partner — Contributed to the development of the Adjunct Faculty Guide.
- Montana Federation of Public Employees Partner — Collaborates with during advocacy efforts, including sharing strategies for defeating adverse legislation.
- NYSUT Coalition — Participant in the NYSUT Member Action Center (MAC) for advocacy engagement.
- NYSUT Partner — Collaborates with NYSUT on advocacy and policy initiatives.
- NYSUT's Education & Learning Trust Partner — Provides professional learning opportunities and courses for LIUFF members.
- New York State Public Employees Federation Partner — Shares mobilization strategies and advocacy tactics, such as use of inflatable figures and lobby-day planning.
- Professional Staff Congress Partner — Collaborates with PSC on immigration solidarity efforts, including court monitoring and campus-based protections for immigrants.
- Students Rise Up Partner — Co-led national actions opposing the Trump administration's higher education compact.
- Sunrise Movement Partner — Co-led national actions opposing the Trump administration's higher education compact.
- Texas AFT Partner — Jointly participated in the public unveiling of a national higher education policy platform.
- Union Privilege Partner — Administers certain member benefit programs for AFT PLUS, accessible to LIUFF members.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Bargaining to Advance Workplace Equitymethodology: collective_bargainingBy negotiating contracts and enforcing collective bargaining rights, we secure tangible improvements in faculty rights and equity, because formalized labor agreements institutionalize protections and create enforceable standards.
- Coordinated National Mobilization for Academic Freedommethodology: coordinated national advocacyBy synchronizing teach-ins, rallies, walkouts, and marches across institutions, we resist political interference in academia, because large-scale, visible collective action amplifies demands for academic freedom and institutional integrity.
- Data-Driven Advocacy for Faculty Working Conditionsmethodology: data-driven advocacyBy leveraging institutional financial data and credit ratings, we challenge administrative decisions that harm faculty conditions, because objective economic indicators strengthen union arguments and expose contradictions in administrative justifications.
- Grassroots Advocacy and Legislative Influencemethodology: grassroots-advocacyBy mobilizing faculty and aligning with broader coalitions through grassroots organizing and legislative lobbying, we achieve policy changes that protect faculty interests and improve working conditions, because sustained public and political pressure increases the likelihood of favorable outcomes in higher education policy.
- Story-Based Advocacy for Policy Impactmethodology: story-based advocacyBy training members to share personal narratives with lawmakers, we increase emotional resonance and policy influence, because stories humanize systemic issues and create deeper engagement than data alone.