WMU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors
The Western Michigan University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (WMU-AAUP) was founded in 1950, became a collective-bargaining chapter in 1974, and is currently affiliated with the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). The WMU-AAUP is a faculty-driven union that advocates for academic freedom, due process, shared governance, and the preservation of higher education as a public good.
Negotiations 2024
For negotiations information and resources, please visit our Negotiations page.
Latest Updates
The WMU Administration’s reluctance to support its research mission: How Western faculty can respond
Laying the groundwork for successful salary and benefits negotiations
WMU radically cuts research support despite significantly improved financial picture
Academic freedom under attack at WMU: Administrative abuse of the disciplinary process
Arbitration Victory: WMU Faculty Summer Teaching Rights Protected
Office
Montague House
814 Oakland Drive
staff@wmuaaup.net
(269) 345-0151
See the Officers page for the office hours for specific officers.
Upcoming Events
Chapter Meeting: Friday, Apr. 19, 1:30pm
Executive Committee: Friday, Apr. 26, 11:00am
Executive Committee: Friday, May 17, 11:00am
Executive Committee: Friday, June 21, 11:00am
Executive Committee: Friday, July 19, 11:00am
Executive Committee: Friday, Aug. 16, 11:00am
Executive Committee: Friday, Aug. 30, TBD
Robert Kleiner Memorial Scholarship
2024 – 2025 Academic Year
$2,000 Stipend
This scholarship is available to any student who has interest or experience in the field of collective bargaining and/or labor relations and will be enrolled at WMU during the fall semester of 2024 or spring semester of 2025. The $2,000 stipend may be used at the discretion of the recipient to assist them in meeting their education goals. Candidates for the scholarship must complete an application form and provide a short statement that demonstrates their interest or experience in collective bargaining and/or labor relations. For more details on applying, see the application form.