Is it part of the Campus Faculty Association (CFA)? The Non-Tenure Faculty Coalition, Local 6546, is a legally distinct organization with its own constitution, elected officers, and finances. The two organizations co-operate closely due to their common interests and history.
How did it form? In May 2014, the Campus Faculty Association presented a majority of signed union authorization cards to the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board. The Board then certified the non-tenure-track bargaining unit at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, as being represented by a new union, Local 6546.
The Campus Faculty Association and local AAUP chapter will host a panel on attacks on higher education on October 13 at NCSA Auditorium, featuring national and local leaders. A light reception and childcare will be available.
Join CFA on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 3–5 p.m. at NCSA Auditorium for a panel and reception on how faculty can move from isolated concerns to collective action. RSVP to request childcare.
CFA thanks the coalition, including the American Federation of Teachers, that challenged new federal regulations affecting Duration of Status for international students and scholars.
Find community and support in your new faculty job. Join CFA on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the University YMCA for faculty testimonials and topical mentoring discussions, followed by a reception with light refreshments at 4 p.m.
