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Certain contentious issues are beyond UTSC's influence. Staff salaries are a function of the Univeristy's budget, which is determined by the Texas legislature. UTSC can't lobby the legislature, per Title 5, Chapter 556 of the Texas government code.
UTSC is not a union. If that's what you're interested in, the Texas State Workers Union may offer what you're looking for. UTSC maintains ; we maintain a cooperative rather than adversarial relationship with campus leadership.
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If you or someone you know is a good fit for UTSC, please nominate them or nominate yourself. Elections are held in April, with midterm elections throughout the year. If your district has no open seats, you can run as an At-Large representative; contact us to get started.