During the last week of June we had two lengthy bargaining sessions (read a comprehensive report from the 13th (June 29) and the 14th (June 30) sessions). In the meantime, here’s a brief rundown of what’s happened, what’s coming up,
Our contract has expired, but the negotiations are far from over.
Last week, we had two lengthy bargaining sessions, and we’re currently working on a comprehensive report which will be shared with you soon. Stay tuned! In the meantime, join our Slack channel for a firsthand account from postdocs/ARSs who attended
[ACTION REQUIRED] Want a Fair Contract? Now’s The Time To Speak Up
Yesterday, members held a pivotal and exciting meeting in preparation for our contract’s expiration – and deciding what comes next. Details from the meeting and what it means for all of us will be forthcoming in another email, but right
[TOMORROW] Membership meeting: Last before contract expiration + Recap from 12th Bargaining Session
Mark your calendars, set those reminders, and get ready to make a difference. This is our chance to shape our future. We’re counting on you! See you there! 💪✨ 🗣️ RSVP > Don’t miss membership meeting on Thursday, June 29th
[SUNDAY] 🌈 JOIN YOUR FELLOW POSTDOCS AND ARS AT THE 5TH ANNUAL QUEER LIBERATION MARCH 🌈
On Sunday, June 25th (rain or shine) we will march together with the Reclaim Pride Coalition. The QLM remains the annual people’s protest Pride march, without corporate funding; corporate floats; politicians’ grandstanding; or police control or involvement. The theme for
Where we stand re: contract! 9th, 10th and 11th days of negotiations for our Contract – membership meeting on June 29th
On Thursday 8th, Monday 12th and Wednesday 14th, we had our ninth, tenth and eleventh bargaining sessions for our Contract with Columbia University’s Administration!!💥💥💥 It has been a very intense week, and many topics were discussed on the table. However,
[ACTION REQUIRED] Sign the Petition + Contract Negotiation Overview + How do we win?
The quick version: it’s been almost two months of contract negotiations with 10 bargaining sessions – so let’s take a step back, see where we stand and how we fight back to win a fair contract! 💥💥💥 Overall, Columbia’s Administration
8th day of negotiations for our Contract
This past Tuesday, May 31st, we had our seventh bargaining session for our Contract with Columbia University’s Administration!!💥💥💥 Quick recap: 🏃💨 🏃⏱️ >> read the detailed recap after, below We presented our counter offers on the non-economic proposals, accepting some
7th day of negotiations for our Contract + Membership meeting + CU Economic Proposal
This past Tuesday, May 23rd, we had our seventh bargaining session for our Contract with Columbia University’s Administration!!💥💥💥 Quick recap: 🏃💨 🏃⏱️ >> read the detailed recap below Columbia finally presented their economic offer, proposing to raise our minimum salary
6th day of negotiations for our Contract + Membership meeting
This past Friday, May 19th, we had our sixth bargaining session for our Contract with Columbia University’s Administration!!💥💥💥 We will debrief this session and the upcoming two during our next membership meeting, in person and on Zoom, on Thursday May