While I understand that this is not an attempt to be unbiased. I would give your opinions the same level of respect as Wikipedia due to the lack of proof that some of this is true. I understand that some of your information was credited like the background of the CMUFA and I know some of the information is credible despite lack of proof. I do not disagree that the CMUFA deserves more than they have gotten, but do not forget who works on dispersing our financial aid, who makes sure athletic games are efficiently run, who make sure the internet is working so you can go on blackboard for your homework. Faculty are needed, no doubt, but the unseen work of college administrators is being greatly forgotten by the student because of the visibility of teachers vs. administrators. This is not meant to be a personal attack because I understand your intent, but here is my personal opinion on the situation
Paul, I'm confused are you saying that "the Administration" that is sitting at the negotiating table in this union contract are the same as the people as the folks the make the athletic game run or disperse the Financial Aid? I'm not from Michigan but from California where this Admin vs. Faculty fight happen every year and I can tell you here the Administration is far and away different from staff that make the light work, athletic field run, etc. If you are arguing that Faculty benefits are at the cost of staff benefits then I would ask you to provide the same evidence that you accuse Mr. Campbell of leaving out of her piece. The pitting of Faculty vs. Students in these types of union fights always allow the administration to win resulting in fee increases for students and decreasing benefits for faculty. This weakens the university, as the best teachers go to other school that respect the value of the service and experience they bring to the table and the value of your college degree ultimately diminishes.