Quiet raises amidst unionization efforts

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Non-tenure track faculty receive quiet raises from the university amidst unionization efforts

Sophia Tiedge
Published January 13, 2026

When Gosizk got the university’s email about a raise, he didn’t just read it and delete it; he wanted to know more. Why the sudden change from the administration, and why now? He suspects the answer lies with the non-tenure track faculty’s ongoing efforts to be recognized as a union, with a priority of fair compensation.

Gosizk said he thinks pressure and news coverage of the unionization efforts forced Marquette to make a change. However, the university has not associated the project with the unionization efforts.

Read the story at the Marquette Wire