WE ARE VOTING UNION YES
it’s time
to vote
union yes
After years of work getting to this point, University of Kansas faculty and academic staff are ready to vote YES for our union, United Academics of KU!
This election is conducted by secret ballot by a neutral state government agency, the Kansas Public Employee Relations Board (PERB). If you are eligible to vote, you should receive your ballot in the mail directly from PERB.
Vote UAKU YES beginning March 21, or as soon as your ballot arrives.
Voting Timeline
March 21: Election Begins
Ballots mailed from PERB to your address on file with KU.
Voting Period
Due to potential delays in the postal service, we strongly recommend you return your ballot the SAME DAY you receive it.
April 25: Vote Count!
PERB will count ballots at their offices in Topeka, and we will announce the results shortly after the count is complete! Stay tuned for details about a victory celebration!
Use this form to let us know when your vote is in the mail, and to upload your ballot return selfie.
Don’t forget to take your ballot selfie!
How to Vote
Completing your ballot in five easy steps:
- Fill out your ballot. To vote yes for UAKU, use a pen to put an X in the box next to “United Academics of KU, AAUP, AFT”
- Do not sign the ballot or make any other distinguishing marks on it.
- Place your completed ballot into the ballot envelope.
- Place the sealed ballot envelope into the return postage paid envelope. Print your name and job title, and sign your name in the left hand corner of the return envelope. If you have multiple names, have changed names, or are unsure which name KU has on file, include all of your current and former names.
- Return the ballot via US mail. Ballots must arrive at the PERB offices by 4:00 PM on April 24th.
Note: Before you drop it in the mail, take a photo of yourself with your sealed return envelope and send it to UAKU! We’ll share photos through social media and email to encourage others to vote, too! You can submit your photos online through this form, or email to info@uaku.org.
If you experience any issues voting, or have further questions, contact us immediately at info@uaku.org.
Election FAQ
I haven’t received my ballot yet!
If your ballot has not arrived by March 25, contact PERB at tim.triggs@ks.gov or 785-581-7316 to request a replacement and alert us at info@uaku.org so we can track any problems.
When should I return my ballot?
Immediately. To avoid any risk of issues with postal service delays, we encourage you to return your ballot the same day that you receive it. Ballots must arrive at the PERB offices by 4:00 PM on April 24th.
Who is eligible to vote?
Anyone employed by KU as faculty or academic staff, excluding those who are defined as supervisory by KU, such as department chairs. Contact us at info@uaku.org if you have questions about your eligibility.
What if I damage my ballot?
Contact us immediately at info@uaku.org so we can assess the problem and help you walk through next steps to ensure that your vote is counted.
If you experience any issues voting, or have further questions, contact us immediately at info@uaku.org.