What UFWW does for Western Faculty 

• Experience in contract preparation and negotiation
• Enforcement of negotiated contract through grievance process
• Legal representation and costs for job-related actions, including dismissal and discipline actions
• Legal representation to defend academic freedom
• Budget analysis and other research assistance in contract bargaining
• Communication expertise and publications
• Advocacy on state and federal legislation and policy
• Political action activities to promote pro-public higher education candidates
• Professional liability insurance ($1,000,000)