Graduate workers! After nearly two decades of tireless organizing, we are excited to announce that yesterday at 1:30 PM, negotiations began with Columbia University administrators and legal counsel to begin the process of negotiating a fair contract — one that
After many years of tireless organizing, we as a union will finally begin to bargain with the Columbia administration on February 25! Before bargaining begins, join us on the Low Library Steps at 12PM to demonstrate to the administration that
The GWC Organizing Committee also supports No New Jails, a multiracial, intergenerational network of residents, community members, and activists who oppose Mayor DeBlasio’s plan to open four new jails in our city. While the city has argued that the closure
The GWC Organizing Committee stands in solidarity and support with the detained people of Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. After severe heat and power failures during the polar vortex, following a month of intermittent heating, thousands of
We are pleased to present the results of our GWC-UAW Local 2110 Bargaining Committee vacancy and bargaining procedure referendum election. Thank you to everyone who participated. The following candidates received the largest number of votes and have been elected to
Full results of the election can be found here. Notice of Bargaining Procedure Referendum Open Bargaining is a union negotiation procedure where all contract engagement between workers and their employer is conducted in transparent meetings open to all members of
Full results of the election can be found here. Notice of Bargaining Procedure Referendum Open Bargaining is a union negotiation procedure where all contract engagement between workers and their employer is conducted in transparent meetings open to all members of