Update:Ohio University, the United Academics of Ohio University (UAOU) and the State Employment Relations Board (SERB) have collectively agreed to extend the voting period. The final day for voters to place a ballot in the mail has been extended to March 11after numerous eligible OHIO faculty shared they had not yet received mail-in ballots from SERB, which is solely responsible for managing and operating the election process. More info >>>
Last spring, the United Academics of Ohio University (UAOU) filed a petition with the Ohio State Employment Relations Board (SERB) to be recognized as a collective bargaining unit on behalf of all faculty. In November 2024, Ohio University reached a tentative agreement with national union organizers representing UAOU on a proposed voting unit description.
University leadership continues to hear from faculty who support the formation of a union and others who oppose unionization. We remain committed to sharing information as it becomes available to help ensure that 1) all faculty have a voice in the process and the outcome and 2) the University community has a broad understanding of the issues and impacts this process may have.