Yesterday we had our first meeting with CU on a university-wide policy on bullying, per our contract. We’re excited to get started, but we know we have a long way to go. Tell @Columbia we need a timely, transparent, and enforceable policy against bullying https://bit.ly/3A576sK
When @UofCalifornia refuses to recognize @sruuaw by claiming that thousands of Fellows and Trainees are solely students, not employees, they are coming for your rights and ours. Defend their rights and sign this petition → https://www.bit.ly/SRUpetition #SameResearchSameRights
We need unions bc “There’s a power dynamic in science where your adviser has complete control of your career,” says @SRUUAW grad worker James Boocock in @theprogressive “In those cases, it can be very scary to challenge that individual.” #AcademicTwitter https://progressive.org/magazine/grad-student-union-levin/
Recent updates
- Help us make anti-bullying policy recommendations + upcoming actions to support SWC and HGSU union siblingsIn this email you will find: Help us make policy recommendations for the anti-bullying committee – meeting next Wednesday 11/03 Support Columbia graduate workers union, SWC, in their negotiations –
- Historic UAW vote will affect our union for years to come – make your voice heard!Next week you will have the opportunity to vote in a historic referendum that will have a profound impact on our union. This referendum will decide whether you have the
- [ACTION NEEDED] poll for scheduling future meetings + Membership Meeting tonightOur October 2021 membership meeting will take place tonight Monday, 10/18/21 at 8:30pm, and, as stated in our bylaws, we will be voting on a schedule for membership meetings until
- Membership Meeting Monday, 10/18: poll for scheduling future meetings + proposed topicsOur October 2021 membership meeting will take place next Monday, 10/18/21 at 8:30pm, and, as stated in our bylaws, we will be voting on a schedule for membership meetings until
- ACTION NEEDED by tomorrow (10/8): Update your Address before our National UAW ReferendumUpdate your current address so you can participate in an important national vote! This Fall, there will be a referendum ending on November 29, open to UAW members across the
