At Many Colleges and Universities, Adjunct (Part-Time) Faculty Do Not

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Essay

At many colleges and universities, adjunct (part-time) faculty do not belong to a union. Explain what would happen to faculty wages and employment at a university if the adjunct faculties successfully unionized.

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Definitions:

Canary Current

A cold ocean current flowing southward along the western coast of North Africa, part of the North Atlantic subtropical gyre.

Atmospheric Water

Water contained in the Earth's atmosphere in the form of vapor, clouds, and precipitation, crucial for the global water cycle.

Desert

A dry region with a mean annual precipitation of 25 cm or less; commonly applied to areas with sparse vegetation or the presence of desert-type plants and landscapes.

Equatorial Regions

Regions located at or near the equator, characterized by year-round warm temperatures and often, high humidity and rainfall.