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Contract Ratification Vote Results

Contract Ratification Vote Results

The vote on whether to ratify our tentative agreement with Columbia has concluded as of 12:00pm today. Postdocs and Associate Researchers at Columbia University cast a total of 891 ballots. Union members voted with a majority of 88.4% Yes to

CPW-UAW October 31, 2023November 1, 2023 News Read more

[24 HOURS LEFT] Vote Now on the Tentative Agreement

[24 HOURS LEFT] Vote Now on the Tentative Agreement

Today is the last full day left for you to vote on whether or not to accept the tentatively agreed contract. The vote will close tomorrow, Tuesday, October 31st at noon! As a reminder, if this agreement is approved, this will

CPW-UAW October 30, 2023November 8, 2023 News Read more

[Required] Vote on the contract by Tuesday, October 28th, at noon

[Required] Vote on the contract by Tuesday, October 28th, at noon

Our vote on whether or not to accept the tentatively agreed contract will close this upcoming Tuesday, October 31st at noon!  At our October membership meeting, this past Thursday, over 100 members joined to discuss the contract, including a discussion

CPW-UAW October 28, 2023October 28, 2023 News Read more

[Required] Vote to Accept or Reject Tentative Agreement

[Required] Vote to Accept or Reject Tentative Agreement

As you may have heard, our Bargaining Committee tentatively agreed to Columbia’s offer, to bring it for a vote to the membership.  Now, it’s your turn as a member to decide whether to accept this offer (see the full offer

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

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
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