{"id":6967,"date":"2023-07-28T20:30:22","date_gmt":"2023-07-29T00:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/columbiapostdocunion.org\/?p=6967"},"modified":"2023-08-06T20:30:46","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T00:30:46","slug":"last-wednesdays-rally-were-taking-a-strike-authorization-vote-we-bargain-again-on-monday-and-tuesday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/columbiapostdocunion.org\/last-wednesdays-rally-were-taking-a-strike-authorization-vote-we-bargain-again-on-monday-and-tuesday\/","title":{"rendered":"Last Wednesday\u2019s rally \u2013 We\u2019re Taking a Strike Authorization Vote &#038; We Bargain Again on Monday and Tuesday"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/columbiapostdocunion.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Banner-quote-Longer-1024x198.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/columbiapostdocunion.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Banner-quote-Longer-1024x198.png 1024w, https:\/\/columbiapostdocunion.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Banner-quote-Longer-300x58.png 300w, https:\/\/columbiapostdocunion.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Banner-quote-Longer-768x148.png 768w, https:\/\/columbiapostdocunion.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Banner-quote-Longer-1536x297.png 1536w, https:\/\/columbiapostdocunion.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Banner-quote-Longer-2048x396.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This Wednesday, over <strong>140 of us gathered in Haven Plaza to send a clear message to Columbia!<\/strong> We do not accept their proposal. We want institutional support for research, living wages, recognition for fellows, protections for our research work, and better childcare benefits \u2013 and <strong>we are not afraid to authorize a strike to hold the university accountable<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When they said 30-50 people showed up, this is how many were there:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/kiQAVa6fQReFoS6wlc7-ZEM6te9WiuoHvY1D9vimDY1Ka4LqeJLlwZyB6r3jwkwjZAFayWQEzpfMrpnabkfCGKlds6WvlhfBxgiV0RtgL7Q_93XlqXeQTDdoQXkLgQ8vRmrfieWve5L45251gK0eY3M\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\/><figcaption><em>\u201cIf you support a Strike Authorization Vote, raise your hand and say \u2018Aye!\u201d<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>A strike authorization vote is a democratic vote whereby union members vote on whether they authorize a strike. It is not a strike. If we vote yes, a strike can be called at a later time by the bargaining committee.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We need YOU to help organize and coordinate so that everyone knows what is happening and gets their voice heard by voting in the SAV! <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapostdocunion.org\/2023-sav\/\"><em>Sign up to help here<\/em><\/a><em>! and read below.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u270a\u270a\ud83c\udfff\u270a\ud83c\udffe\u270a\ud83c\udffbWhy do we need a Strike Authorization Vote?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A<em> strike authorization vote is a signal to Columbia that we are serious about our demands, and is a key next step in escalating our pressure to get a new contract!&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>We have several key victories in our negotiations so far<\/strong>, <strong>however,<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>the current overall offer on the table is greatly insufficient.<\/strong><strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>We presented our demands at the bargaining table, shown strength and determination with events, the <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1OnT5tCwkxdnZFTOTuK1PyKgdgWSKXgg8\/view?usp=sharing\">petition to the president signed by 600 of us<\/a>) &#8211; <strong>but the Columbia administration has not moved on key demands<\/strong>. A next key step to escalate pressure is to hold a strike authorization vote.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\uddf3\ufe0f\ud83e\udd14What does a Strike Authorization Vote Mean?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A strike authorization vote is a democratic vote whereby union members vote on whether they authorize that a strike could be called by the bargaining committee.&nbsp; <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapostdocunion.org\/learn-more\/frequently-asked-questions\/sav-strike\/\"><strong><em>CHECK OUR FAQs TO LEARN MORE<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udca5\ud83d\udcabWhat do we need for a successful SAV?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We need YOU to help organize and coordinate so that everyone knows what is happening and gets their voice heard by voting in the SAV! <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapostdocunion.org\/2023-sav\/\"><em>Sign up to help here!<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Voting will begin on August 7th<\/strong>. This is an all-hands on deck situation &#8211; and we need YOU to succeed!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>We need people who are not yet members to <a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapostdocunion.org\/mc\/\">officially become members<\/a>: Only current members of the union can vote in an SAV.<\/li><li>We need everyone to help organize their colleagues to vote in the SAV and to know why the bargaining committee and hundreds of active members are voting \u201cYes&#8221;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapostdocunion.org\/2023-sav\/\"><strong>Will you commit to voting in favor of a Strike Authorization? Sign Here to Help Organize!<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ghNMJmuGKZx6BopxPIEqmCOlrect26xdQJL9dg0bY5L5jLcCI-hIzi1nhUqc6s6XkyOKfGwq5yy7gf1dOTDujA0E9Bm_GJ5IoJgaPfz2cOJ7JG3QI8SQH_a2jJJEMCRDNEipeU-epx-SMuJTZhH68EA\" alt=\"\" width=\"603\" height=\"800\"\/><figcaption><em>Every single researcher makes a difference!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f\ud83d\udc40What\u2019s happening with bargaining? \ud83d\udc40\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Our next bargaining sessions are on <\/em><strong><em>Monday, July 31st (10 am @ Studebaker 469)<\/em><\/strong><em>, and <\/em><strong><em>Tuesday, August 2nd (10am @ Hammer Building)<\/em><\/strong><em> &#8211; <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSf9JvAm0HV3KEY74w8V7lNcckyMBUf6MRjal1uF4KNz6gHFOQ\/viewform\"><em>RSVP<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bargaining committee needs your feedback!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Negotiations continue as we prepare for a strike authorization vote.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>On Monday, your bargaining committee has a potential proposal they are planning to present to Columbia, and they\u2019d like to hear your thoughts on it! <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1UOXx_dLLiZujOTKgEJTEhr1Ouv9FlXrW9DrgfJIZccE\/edit?usp=sharing\"><strong>Add your comments to the proposals for our next bargaining session here<\/strong><\/a><strong>!<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One tool we can use in negotiations is to put forward what is called a \u201csupposal\u201d \u2013 a<strong> package of proposals together in which agreement on one article depends upon agreement in another<\/strong>. This usually involves agreeing to a concession in one area with the assurance that it will leverage a guarantee on another issue. Your committee is considering offering the following package:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Lowering our current proposed salary minimum from $82k to $75k, <strong>so long as it is agreed upon<\/strong>:<ul><li>A childcare stipend of $10k <strong>per kid (not per family)<\/strong> will be included, <em>and<\/em><\/li><li>A housing stipend of $7.5k will be included (for a total compensation of $82.5k)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What do you think of this package? <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1UOXx_dLLiZujOTKgEJTEhr1Ouv9FlXrW9DrgfJIZccE\/edit?usp=sharing\"><strong>Please submit your feedback at this link<\/strong><\/a><strong> by 12pm Sunday, July 30th, so that there is time to review and act accordingly!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Solidarity,\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Friendly Neighborhood Organizing Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapostdocunion.org\/contact-us\/cpw-uaw-workplace-issue-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HAVE AN ISSUE? GET IN CONTACT!<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Want to stay informed? Check out <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapostdocunion.org\/\"><strong><em>our website<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> and follow us on <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CPWUAW\"><strong><em>Twitter<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>, <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cpw_uaw\/\"><strong><em>Instagram<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>, <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@columbiapostdocworkers\"><strong><em>TikTok<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>, <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ColumbiaPostdocUnion\"><strong><em>Facebook<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>, <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>and join our and <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/BdMzRa7RA8sXMZui6\"><strong><em>Slack<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>\u200b.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Wednesday, over 140 of us gathered in Haven Plaza to send a clear message to Columbia! 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