RAFO – Roosevelt Adjunct Faculty Organization
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What is RAFO?
RAFO stands for Roosevelt Adjunct Faculty Organization. It is the faculty union for part-time instructors at Roosevelt University. RAFO was founded by a set of adjunct faculty advocates who were determined to raise the pay and defend teachers’ rights
How does RAFO support faculty?
RAFO supports faculty by advocating for fair wages, benefits, and working conditions. During the summer of 2024, we negotiated a new contract including funding for professional development and a 17% raise over four years.
How can I get involved with RAFO?
To get involved with RAFO, you can attend one of the membership meetings held each semester, attend the monthly RU Senate meeting, join a committee, or reach out to us for more information.
What are the benefits of joining RAFO?
By joining RAFO, you can access IEA/NEA resources and support for professional development, as well as have a voice in the governance at Roosevelt University. RAFO offers professional development grants throughout the academic year. Also, union members may serve with RAFO on minor committee work to the Executive Committee positions. Most of these
How can I contact RAFO?
You can contact RAFO by filling out the contact form or by emailing us at [email protected].
How can I access my paid leave?
You can access your paid leave by following the steps outlined in the document here. For further questions, contact Matt Murphy at [email protected]
What is the mission of RAFO?
The mission of RAFO is to advocate for the rights and interests of part-time faculty at Roosevelt University.
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What is IPACE?
IPACE is the Illinois Political Action Committee for Education. Its stated goal is “to elect individuals to the Illinois General Assembly, statewide offices, and local school boards to who will make a difference for quality education.” IPACE’s work includes lobbying for legislation, candidate endorsements, modest campaign support, and communications between those legislators and IEA locals.
IPACE’s work with higher education has included working with candidates and politicians to defend state student loan programs, protect pensions earned by members, and expand support for Illinois public universities and community colleges. IPACE makes contributions to candidates endorsed by locals like RAFO, including Governor, State legislative races, and Chicago aldermen and Mayor. Currently, the legislative priority of IPACE is to pass a bill that would create a statewide minimum wage for adjunct and contingent faculty.
You have the right to request a refund from the IEA if you do not want that portion of the dues you pay to them to go to IPACE. To get a refund for the IPACE contribution, you need to send the IEA a letter and mail it to the IEA office in Springfield. A sample letter can be seen below, along with the address to send the letter to.
2024-2028 RAFO Agreement
Roosevelt University President Ali R. Malekzadeh & RAFO President Joseph Fedorko signing the 2024-28 RAFO Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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