As we negotiate a new union contract to succeed the one due to expire June 30, 2026, it is important that we understand Rutgers finances. If Rutgers management claims they cannot afford fair raises, we must be prepared to use the actual reported data to flip the narrative.
In the context of our raises and other economics proposals, higher education accounting expert Dr. Howard Bunsis reported that Rutgers management is claiming disruptions in financial income and financial aid.
Bunsis, a Wharton School trained accounting professor and AAUP leader analyzed Rutgers finances and delivered the June 2, “Open the Books” presentation in conjunction with the Coalition of Rutgers Union (CRU).
Rutgers made several bold claims in audit reports and credit rating reports that Dr. Bunsis easily debunked.
For more, see Rutgers Has The Money: Debunking Management Claims Part 1 and Rutgers Has The Students: Debunking Management Claims Part 2
