named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Academic Freedom Defense
Advocates for and protects the academic freedom of faculty, including extramural speech and protest rights
Collective Bargaining
Negotiates and enforces the terms of employment for Hofstra University faculty through collective bargaining agreements
Grievance Representation
Provides representation and support to faculty members who believe their contractual rights have been violated
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Faculty & Academic Labor Union Representation 2 activities
- Collective bargaining representation for facultyRepresents full- and part-time faculty at Hofstra University in collective bargaining negotiations, enforces employment contracts, and investigates potential contract violations. The chapter organizes member input and appoints negotiating teams to advocate for faculty interests.
- Support and guidance for faculty on employment and governance mattersProvides trained unit representatives to respond to faculty inquiries, offers guidance on faculty roles and responsibilities, and directs members to appropriate resources or officials. Also provides access to shared governance documents, including collective bargaining agreements, memoranda of agreement, and related forms.
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Free Expression Defense & Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for academic freedom and faculty rightsDefends academic freedom, including speech rights in social media and public discourse, and supports faculty facing institutional retaliation for protest. Issues guidance on anti-racism advocacy and opposes political interference in ethnic studies programs. Advocates against dismissals or suspensions of protesting faculty.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Communication and information dissemination to academic communityProvides regular updates to members of the academic community on national developments, chapter activities, and collective bargaining matters.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Member benefits coordination through AFT affiliationProvides access to American Federation of Teachers (AFT) member benefits, including life insurance, following the 2022 merger with AFT.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$347K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$298K86%
Investment income$48K14%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$377K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$97K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.20M
Cash$1.18M
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$1.20M
Liquid reserves37.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY BASILE | PRESIDENT | 5 | $12K |
| DONNA WILLENBRCK | TREASURER | 5 | $11K |
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- American Association of University Professors Network — Local chapter affiliated with the national AAUP organization.
- American Federation of Teachers Network — Member organization following the 2022 merger with AFT.
- Hofstra University Partner — Collaborates with Hofstra University on shared governance initiatives and institutional operations.
- National AAUP Network — Local chapter of the national American Association of University Professors, aligning with its principles and advocacy efforts.
- University Senate Partner — Works with the University Senate as part of shared governance structures at Hofstra.
strategies · 3
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.
- Academic Freedom Defense Through Extramural Speech Protectionmethodology: extramural-speech-defenseBy defending faculty members' right to express views outside the classroom, including on social media, we protect academic discourse and autonomy, because off-campus expression is essential to robust scholarly debate and democratic engagement.
- Collective Bargaining for Faculty Rights and Workplace Standardsmethodology: collective_bargainingBy negotiating and enforcing collective employment agreements, we improve faculty working conditions and protect academic standards, because structured labor agreements create enforceable rights and institutional accountability.
- Shared Governance to Ensure Faculty Voice in Institutional Decisionsmethodology: shared_governanceBy promoting shared governance structures, we ensure faculty participation in university decision-making, because inclusive governance leads to better institutional policies and stronger academic integrity.