Salary Equity
The average union-represented worker earns 29% more than non-represented workers. A 2016 comprehensive analysis of public-regional-university faculties found the difference a union makes: about $21,000 annually in pay and benefits. The IFO has fought for highly competitive wages, secured regular pay increases, and negotiated a salary review process to ensure you are being paid equitably relative to your peers.
Fair pay is best achieved through collective bargaining and strong union participation.
Below is the committee roster, Salary Equity Updates, and a form for faculty to complete if they believe they have inaccuracies in their salary.
Bemidji State University
Dennis Lunt is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Leadership Studies.
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Dan Cronn-Mills is a professor of Communication and Media.
Metro State University
Loi Anh Nguyen is an Assistant Professor in Management, Entrepreneurship, and Human Resource Management.
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Geraldine Hendrix-Sloan is a Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice Department.
St. Cloud State University
Tina Sacin is the director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate program.
Southwest Minnesota State University
Debbie VanOverbeke is a Professor of Education.
Winona State University
Chris Malone is a Professor of Math and Statistics.
IFO Staff Liaisons
Pat Arseneault
Dick Kaspari
If you believe your Salary data contains inaccuracies, Please submit the form below to be contacted by IFO staff.
The analysis addresses the 2015-2016 academic year (FY16) and examines independent variables related to faculty members’ credentials and experience. The MinnState HR staff, in consultation with IFO staff, has devoted a great deal of work to developing the database describing these variables. Your review of your data helps complete that process.
However, two important key pieces that will be examined in the study - race and gender - will not be addressed in the email. Both pieces of information are private under state law, so we preferred not to trust them to email. Faculty members may review how MinnState designates their race, ethnicity, and gender online at “Mn State Employee Home,” “My Profile,” “Personal Information.” If your designation is inaccurate, please select a more appropriate one from those provided.
In 2015, the IFO added the Legal/Benefits & Equity Officer position to ensure important but time-consuming work of salary equity reviews are completed and faculty are compensated fairly. We remain committed to our pursuit for equitable and fair compensation and benefits commensurate with our status as professionals.