We, the undersigned, support the NMU-AAUP Faculty in their demands for greater recognition, respect and a fair contract.

NMU faculty are committed to providing students with a quality education and they work hard to fulfill this goal.They deserve recognition, respect, and fair compensation for their contributions to the university. The Northern Michigan University administration’s offer of a concessionary contract will impose an annual net loss on faculty. For years, NMU faculty and staff have been told to “do more with less,” and these constant demands on their time and energy have taken their toll physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Stress and low morale lead to poor learning, living, and working environments for students, staff, and faculty.This situation cannot continue indefinitely without impacting the integrity of the institution and undermining its mission as an educational institution. We urge the administration and the Board of Trustees to review their management policies and attitudes and give the NMU-AAUP faculty the fair contract they deserve.