Start of Collective Bargaining for Visiting Professors

March 18, 2025

Dear Faculty Colleagues, 

In keeping with our commitment to transparency and open communication, I write to share that collective bargaining for the Visiting Professor Unit, which includes Assistant, Associate, and Professor titles, will begin today, Tuesday, March 18. This marks the first bargaining session between the university and the Service Employees International Union Local 721(SEIU) representing visiting faculty across the LMU Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts, the LMU College of Communication and Fine Arts, The LMU School of Film and Television, the LMU School of Education, the LMU College of Business Administration, and the LMU Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering. 

We recognize that reaching a first tentative agreement is a process that requires time and thoughtful engagement, and we are committed to a productive, respectful, and collaborative process. To keep our community informed, we will provide updates after each bargaining session on LMU’s Bargaining Updates website. I encourage you to visit the website periodically to stay informed. 

Sincerely,
Tom

Thomas Poon, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President and Provost 
Professor of Chemistry