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The university has no obligation to follow a law that contravenes the Constitution and undermines our liberties. At the Oct. 23, 2025, regular meeting of the membership and executive board of UA-Fayetteville Education Association / Local 965, a unanimous vote approved the following statement: The UA-Fayetteville Education Association/Local 965 stands ready to defend the First … Continue reading “Posting of Commandments Plainly Unconstitutional”

Here in Arkansas, we are witnessing a coordinated effort to devalue our profession and undermine public education and higher education, the very cornerstone of our democracy. Hershel Hartford, Local 965 president More than 50 members of several Northwest Arkansas union locals, of Indivisible NWA, the Washington County Democratic Party, NWA Democratic Socialists of America, supporters … Continue reading “More Than a Day Off: Our Legacy and Our Future”

Walter Hinojosa, president of the Northwest Arkansas Central Labor Council, was one of four speakers to address the Fayetteville, Arkansas, No Kings Day of Defiance rally Saturday, June 14, 2025. Reported the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: “Around 10,000 people march Saturday June 14, 2025, down Dickson Street in Fayetteville as part of the nationwide ‘No Kings … Continue reading “Local Labor Rallies on ‘No Kings Day’”

Our strength lies in our unity — our ability to come together, organize, educate and advocate. Local 965 President Hershel Hartford More than 50 people enjoyed burgers, hot dogs and fixin’s at Thursday’s May Day / Workers’ Day / National Day of Action 2025 picnic at Veterans Memorial Park hosted by UA-Fayetteville Education Association / … Continue reading “May Day 2025: Rights under Siege”

A Resolution Statement from the University of Arkansas Workers Union The board of UA-Fayetteville Education Association/Local 965 condemns in the strongest possible terms the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s decision the week of April 11, 2025, to revoke the visas of five of our international graduate students without due process. (NW Arkansas Democrat-Gazette article and … Continue reading “Revoking International Students’ Visas Defies Constitution”

President’s Message By Hershel R. Hartford, presidentUA-Fayetteville Education Association / Local 965, AEA/NEA As we journey through another academic year, it’s essential to recognize a fundamental truth: The time for organizing is always now. In our rapidly changing educational landscape, where challenges and opportunities present themselves daily, our collective strength as a union is paramount. … Continue reading “Time for Organizing Is Now”