Faculty labor relations are under strain as institutions take aggressive steps on recognition and employment. St. John’s University announced it will no longer recognize two long‑standing faculty unions, citing a need for operational flexibility tied to the university’s Catholic mission. Union leaders vowed legal challenges and warned the move will harm faculty bargaining rights and campus morale. In a separate incident, Virginia State terminated six professors—five tenured and one tenure‑track—without producing written explanations or due‑process protections, and security escorted them from campus. The abrupt dismissals have sparked outcry from faculty governance groups and legal advocates, who argue the actions undermine tenure safeguards and institutional norms. Boards and presidents confronting fiscal and ideological pressures may face more labor disputes, complaints, and potential litigation if institutions continue unilateral shifts in governance and employment policies.