by Justin | May 1, 2021 | Graduate Workers, GSOC-UAW 2110, New York University, Postdoctoral Researchers
The urgency of the union’s financial demands has been heightened by the pandemic and the economic crisis, as the academic job market has been squeezed by hiring freezes. “They’re trying to bully us to drop our wage proposals lower and lower,” said Ellis Garey, 28, a...
by Justin | Apr 30, 2021 | Graduate Workers, GSOC-UAW 2110, New York University, Postdoctoral Researchers
Three days into the GSOC strike, politicians from the national to local levels have expressed their support for the union. Read the article here.
by Justin | Apr 25, 2021 | Graduate Workers, GSOC-UAW 2110, New York University
I proudly support grad student workers’ right to strike. And I encourage all public school parents and advocates to do the same. At every level of our education system, and at every school in New York City, educators and school workers must be guaranteed a fair wage...
by Justin | Apr 21, 2021 | Graduate Workers, GSOC-UAW 2110, New York University
As GSOC’s April 26 strike deadline approaches, contract negotiations between the university and the union remain at a standstill. Read the article here.
by Justin | Apr 20, 2021 | Collective Bargaining, Columbia University, Graduate Workers, GWC-UAW 2110
The Bargaining Committee for the Graduate Workers of Columbia–United Auto Workers announced Monday that after over two years of bargaining with Columbia for the union’s first labor contract, it is ready to present the contract for a ratification vote. Read the article...
by Justin | Apr 16, 2021 | Columbia University, Graduate Workers, GSOC-UAW 2110, GWC-UAW 2110, New York University
Graduate workers at New York University and Columbia University, the two largest universities in New York City, are in the midst of a contentious labor battle with their administrations to eliminate the economic uncertainty, which has intensified during the COVID-19...
