Penn State Faculty Vote in Favor of Unionizing

Source: State College

Penn State faculty have voted to unionize in what was Pennsylvania’s largest public sector organizing election in nearly 50 years.

By Geoff Rushton May 14, 2026

Organizers said on Thursday that 2,510 faculty members voted yes and 847 voted no on forming the Penn State Faculty Alliance, which will be affiliated with SEIU Local 668. More than 5,000 faculty university-wide were eligible to vote in the election held April 1 to May 6.

The Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board began tabulating the ballots on Wednesday.

“As faculty, we all came together to achieve a collective voice in Penn State’s decision-making,” Marissa Baez, adjunct lecturer in arts and architecture at the University Park campus and a PSFA Organizing Committee member, said in a statement. “Now, we can move forward as educators to create a better work environment for all faculty and support the best learning environment for our students.”

A Penn State spokesperson said the university is aware of the results but declined further comment until the vote is certified.


Old Main at Penn State’s University Park campus is pictured on April 30, 2026. Photo by Tia Kaschauer | Onward State

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