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IMPORTANT UPDATE BARGAINING – CONTRACT OFFER

IMPORTANT UPDATE BARGAINING – CONTRACT OFFER

This email is to share the news that we have a tentatively agreed contract with Columbia University to be voted on by the membership. The offer has been tentatively agreed (TA) to by CPW’s Bargaining Committee (BC) as a condition

CPW-UAW October 25, 2023October 26, 2023 News Read more

Strike Resources: The Basics & Responding To Columbia’s FAQ

Strike Resources: The Basics & Responding To Columbia’s FAQ

With the first day of strike set to November 1st, you or your colleagues may be wondering about the policies and FAQ sent to PIs by Columbia recently, as well as Friday’s email from the head of HR, Dan Driscoll.

CPW-UAW October 23, 2023October 26, 2023 News Read more

Sign Up For Strike Duties! Walk the Picket Line!

Sign Up For Strike Duties! Walk the Picket Line!

November 1st is just around the corner. Are you strike-ready? Are your co-workers? Now is the time to sign up for Picket Line Strike Duties! Using the form below, you can sign up for four-hour picket line duties at the

CPW-UAW October 21, 2023October 26, 2023 News Read more

Best Final Offer from Columbia next Tuesday + Membership meeting Thursday

Best Final Offer from Columbia next Tuesday + Membership meeting Thursday

This upcoming week is going to be critical in our contract campaign, leading up to this membership meeting: TUESDAY: likely to be our final bargaining session before our strike deadline. We expect to receive a “Final Best Offer” from Columbia.

CPW-UAW October 19, 2023October 26, 2023 News Read more

Strike Resources: Talking To Your PI

Strike Resources: Talking To Your PI

With the first day of strike set to November 1st, you or your colleagues may be wondering how visa status impacts the ability to go on strike. The good news is that there are some resources and answers available through the Strike

CPW-UAW October 15, 2023October 18, 2023 News Read more

Strike Resources: Visas and the Right to Strike

Strike Resources: Visas and the Right to Strike

With the first day of strike set to November 1st, you or your colleagues may be wondering how visa status impacts the ability to go on strike. The good news is that there are some resources and answers available through the Strike

CPW-UAW October 14, 2023October 18, 2023 News Read more

Strike Deadline: Fair Contract Now or we Strike on Nov 1st

Strike Deadline: Fair Contract Now or we Strike on Nov 1st

We will strike on November 1st if we don’t reach a fair agreement that meets our needs. Our members demand that the administration bargains in good faith now! Here is why: Over six months, we have been fighting for issues

CPW-UAW October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 News Read more

Columbia is Stalling. Time’s Up. Get Ready to Strike.

Columbia is Stalling. Time’s Up. Get Ready to Strike.

This bargaining update is coming to you a little bit late, because our bargaining team was bitterly disappointed and furious at Columbia’s behavior at the bargaining table once again. To understand where we are, it’s important we remember how we got

CPW-UAW October 9, 2023October 10, 2023 News Read more

“Now would be good”: A Summary Our Historical Practice Picket!

“Now would be good”: A Summary Our Historical Practice Picket!

Yesterday, hundreds of Postdocs and ARSs gathered for our practice picket at President Shafik’s inauguration ceremony. In fact, the number of people picketing exceeded those who were seated in attendance for the inauguration! We began gathering at 9:30 am at the main gate

CPW-UAW October 5, 2023October 10, 2023 News Read more

TOMORROW: Inauguration Picket! From 9:30am-1pm

TOMORROW: Inauguration Picket! From 9:30am-1pm

Tomorrow is the day – we’re going to march, hold up signs, hand out flyers and make some noise at the Inauguration of President Shafik. The best way to support the bargaining committee and ensure we get a better economic

CPW-UAW October 3, 2023October 10, 2023 News Read more
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