Pace University Part-Timers Land First Contract
Tenacity and determination paid off for Pace University adjuncts, who recently won a groundbreaking proposed contract after four long years of struggle. Despite the difficulties and delays in dealing with a stubborn university administration, adjuncts stayed focused, stood their ground in bargaining and told their story through rallies, demonstrations and events that maintained the pressure until they reached their goals. Long-time adjunct faculty member John Palowski helped lead this effort as president of the Union of Adjunct Faculty at Pace. “We hope that besides bringing us important improvements in wages, benefits and job security, this contract, in and of itself, […]