The Akron-AAUP is the University of Akron chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).  We believe the ideal circumstance for the faculty is to have a strong voice in bargaining for legally binding provisions for competitive pay, attractive benefits, traditional and necessary rights and responsibilities of tenure, academic freedom, and shared, participatory governance. Our negotiators have secured and protected these essentials. We also represent bargaining unit faculty members in grievances that may arise in relation to the contract. We believe that faculty life at UA is best served by collective bargaining coupled with a vigorous and energized faculty.