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United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · 8h

"[DeSantis] is ignorant of the system, and he’s just peddling a bunch of nativism and stereotypes onto what he thinks is happening at the universities.”
- Dr. Robert Cassanello, UFF President
prismreports.org/2025/11/06/f...

Florida faculty say DeSantis’ attack on H-1B visa holders threatens university mission

Faculty and labor leaders say the governor’s rhetoric targets legally authorized workers and promotes xenophobia

prismreports.org

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United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · 7d

"University leaders in Florida want schools to post what textbooks, instructional materials and readings are required for most courses, similar to a policy recently adopted by Georgia colleges."
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Florida wants to post more college syllabi online. Professors fear what's next.

University leaders in the Sunshine State want schools to post what textbooks, instructional materials and readings are required for most courses.

www.politico.com

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afthighered.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social · 28d

TODAY! Still time to join us

Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · Oct 6

Teachers & public employees—know your rights online.
🗣️💻 Join @aft.org’s @rweingarten.bsky.social + experts from @penamerica.bsky.social & @ncacensorship.bsky.social for a webinar on free speech, digital safety & protecting yourself online.
REGISTER here 👉 sharemylesson.com/webinars/fre...

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United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · Oct 6

"Robert Cassanello, associate professor of history at University of Central Florida and president of UFF, says that as a new union president, he’s had to bridge the gap between the ideas of a 'bread and butter' or 'social activist' union."
truthout.org/articles/har...

Harvard Dominates Headlines, But Other Schools Are Quietly Battling Trump

Faculty at state schools are waging collective action in the face of both federal and state attacks. Will it be enough?

truthout.org

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United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · Oct 3

Save more than you pay in dues!
More info ➡️ myuff.org/member-benef...
#UFFbenefits

United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · Sep 23

“It is our opinion that state law has not changed and neither has the 14th Amendment relating to anti-discrimination.”
- Dr. Robin Goodman, president of @uff-fsu.bsky.social
www.fsunews.com/story/news/2...

Proposed amendment to non-discrimination policy removed after backlash from FSU community

After backlash from students and faculty, FSU's proposed non-discrimination amendment was removed from the university’s website.

www.fsunews.com

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United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · Sep 22

We encourage you to share your concerns with us so that together we can stand strong and united.

We’re in this together!

United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · Sep 22

Please reach out if you need help or have questions and do not hesitate to reach out to your chapter leaders and our staff if you find yourself impacted by these dynamics.

UFF will continue to advocate fiercely for our members and your rights.

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United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · Sep 22

Taking a few minutes to update these settings can go a long way in protecting your personal information and reducing risks online.

Your voice matters—and staying safe makes sure you can keep using it for the long haul.

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United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · Sep 22

Facebook: www.wikihow.com/Make-Faceboo...
LinkedIn: team-maia.com/adjusting-pr...
Instagram: www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-pri...
X: privacyinternational.org/guide-step/5...
Bluesky: blueskysoial.com/how-to-make-...
Threads: techpostplus.com/threads-priv...
TikTok: www.ipvanish.com/blog/tiktok-...

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United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · Sep 22

Additionally, each social media platform handles privacy settings a little differently, so here are step-by-step guides to help you (and your peers) review and adjust them:

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United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · Sep 22

onlineharassmentfieldmanual.pen.org

Online Harassment Field Manual - PEN America

Strategies and resources that writers, journalists, their allies, and their employers can use to defend against online harassment and hate.

onlineharassmentfieldmanual.pen.org

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United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · Sep 22

www.aclu.org/news/free-sp...

Some Steps to Defend Against Online Doxxing and Harassment | ACLU

Digital attacks are on the rise — but you can help defend your community.

www.aclu.org

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United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · Sep 22

Resources:
www.dhs.gov/sites/defaul...

www.dhs.gov

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United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · Sep 22

The below resources are provided so you can ensure your online safety. A good 1st step is to review personal social media accounts & remove any info that links to where someone teaches, lives, worships or otherwise identifies themselves in ways that could compromise their safety.

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United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · Sep 22

Our goal in sharing this reminder is not to limit your speech, but to encourage safe, intentional use of online platforms. By taking a few preventative steps, you can better protect yourself and your members from both online harassment and targeted complaints.

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United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · Sep 22

We all know how quickly a single post or comment can be twisted and turned into a bigger issue. Even when the intent is good, it can bring unwanted attention to an individual or their school community.

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United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · Sep 22

Unfortunately, people with bad intentions sometimes use that trail to find private details, like phone numbers, addresses, or photos, and share them publicly to embarrass or threaten. This is called doxxing, and it can put you or your members at real risk of harassment.

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United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · Sep 22

UFF Members,

As educators, you know how much weight our words and actions carry, especially online. Posts, photos, and even “likes” can be seen by many people and last forever. This is called your digital footprint, and it’s like a trail of breadcrumbs that leads back to you.

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United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · Sep 17

"State government is investigating teachers over social media comments made following Charlie Kirk’s assassination,"
ft. an interview with Dr. Robert Cassanello, UFF President:
floridaphoenix.com/2025/09/17/t...

Teachers among those answering to employers after Charlie Kirk social media posts • Florida Phoenix

State government is investigating teachers over social media comments made following Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Faculty and classroom teacher union leaders are calling it an attack on freedom of sp...

floridaphoenix.com

United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · Sep 14

UFF-FIU invited FIU’s leadership to a town hall to discuss the ICE agreement, a BOT member’s business contracts tied to Alligator Alcatraz, and FIU’s provision of state-owned assets…

“Four days later, the administration declined.”
prismreports.org/2025/09/02/f...

FIU’s ICE collaboration undermines university’s mission, faculty say

Union demands answers after Prism and other outlets reported that Florida International University supplied equipment to “Alligator Alcatraz”

prismreports.org

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United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · Sep 12

The chair of FIU Board of Trustees, Carlos Duart, runs one of the state contractors that helped build Alligator Alcatraz.
www.miaminewtimes.com/news/fiu-boa...

FIU Board Chair's Company Is an Alligator Alcatraz Contractor

In December 2024, DeSantis appointed Carlos Duart to the FIU Board of Trustees and Tina Vidal-Duart to the FAU Board of Trustees.

www.miaminewtimes.com

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Susan H @susanh.bsky.social · Sep 10

Yes it's here. Join your faculty union if you have one @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social

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United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · Sep 11

"A UNF professor [and UFF member] has taken legal action against the university, alleging that administrators violated state law when directing professors to remove DEI language from their course materials this summer."
unfspinnaker.com/111705/lates...

Professor & former trustee takes legal action against UNF | UNF Spinnaker

A UNF professor and former university trustee has taken legal action against the school following anti-DEI rules

unfspinnaker.com

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United Faculty of Florida @unitedfacultyfl.bsky.social · Sep 8

Are you taking advantage of your UFF member benefits?
More info ➡️ myuff.org/member-benefits
#UFFbenefits

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