Sally Haslanger

@shaslang.bsky.social

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Philosopher, Socialist Feminist, Activist, Vegan, and much more.

Five ways of thinking about why faculty should stand together this Labor Day: 1. Higher Ed Alone Can’t Save Democracy. We need a united front—from higher ed, K–12, federal workers, health care staff, immigrants, and beyond. 2. Resistance Must Go Beyond the Courts. While AAUP is suing the Trump administration, we must also be “in the streets, fighting back, offering a different vision.” Labor Day actions help us begin putting that vision in motion. 3. Building Strong Coalitions: AAUP helped launch Labor for Higher Ed, uniting unions across the sector. AFT and MayDayStrong actions help to build power beyond our campuses and bargaining tables. 4. Visibility Fuels Growth: AAUP has gained thousands of new members in 2025 alone and added 40+ chapters. Labor Day actions are a chance to energize new members and strengthen our presence. 5. A Platform for Bold Demands: Mass action help us push a real vision: free public higher ed, research funding, an end to student debt and adjunctification, and educational opportunity outreach programs like TRIO.