{"id":7287,"date":"2023-11-03T10:20:21","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T14:20:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/columbiapostdocunion.org\/?p=7287"},"modified":"2023-11-08T10:20:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T15:20:36","slug":"join-the-majority-sign-up-for-our-union-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/columbiapostdocunion.org\/join-the-majority-sign-up-for-our-union-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Join the Majority – Sign Up for our Union Now"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Over the past year, researchers joined together to win millions of dollars in improvements we deserve from Columbia University, one of the wealthiest academic institutions in the world. That collective voice and power reflects the growing majority membership of Postdocs\/ARSs in our union, resulting in the ratification of our new 3 year union contract<\/a> by 89.4% last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As our new contract goes into effect, it is a condition of employment that you contribute your fair share of the cost of representation. Paying membership dues or fees builds a stronger researcher voice that enables us to build a more just research workplace. Please make your choice immediately to fulfill your obligation in a timely manner, and avoid owing retroactive dues or fees<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The achievements in this new contract improve our lives as Postdocs and ARSs and secure better working conditions for all of us. Among the gains made in this contract, we won new economic improvements including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n