We are writing to remind you of two things: Applications for the UAW Strike Assistance Fund are due TODAY. Please apply here by the end of the day if you want to receive the first pay of $275 on April 2. Note that
The Strike Continues (We Said We’ll Be Back!)
Our strike continues into the third week! We encourage everyone to continue to demonstrate our power by signing up for in-person picketing here and virtual picketing here. Lunch will be provided at the in-person pickets. Remember to fill out this poll about strike participation and
Fill out Strike Poll and Come to GBMs!
Dear Graduate Workers of Columbia, We are writing to make sure everyone gets a chance to fill out this poll about strike participation and bargaining priorities. This information will help us to evaluate strategy for going forward in negotiations and
Apply for the Hardship Fund (by April 2)
RSVP FOR WEEK 3 OF OUR PICKET LINES: IN-PERSON OR DIGITALLY We have reached the end of our second week of striking! It has been inspiring and encouraging to see the strength we have as a union, and we know that the administration
Why We Continue to Strike for Arbitration
While we continued our strike for the first contract with access to grievance and arbitration for cases of discrimination and harassment, the Provost Ira Katznelson sent out an email on Wednesday, March 24, lauding their most recent proposal on the
Important: General Body Meetings Tomorrow
We are writing to let everyone know that we will be having an important open caucus before the bargaining session today at 1-2:30 PM ET to discuss today’s bargaining session. To obtain the caucus Zoom link, you can register for our bargaining session here.
The Strike Continues | Bargaining Update from March 23 Session
TLDR: #CUonStrike Provost Katznelson put forth a new proposal to “inject neutrality into the EOAA process.” This is a huge win as a result of our continuous pressure (such as the faculty letter, which is still collecting signatures so please share with
Important: General Body Meetings Tomorrow
We are writing to invite you all to the next General Body Meetings, scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, March 24 9 AM ET (registration link); and 7 PM ET (registration link). We will present the updates from the bargaining table, troubleshoot
Columbia, Stop Intimidation! + Picketing at CUMC Today
Our digital and in-person picket lines are on their eighth day! Today’s in-person picketing will be at CUMC (W 168th and Fort Washington) outside of the Hammer Health Sciences Building. As a reminder, in order to qualify for the strike benefits, you need
Important Urgent: Strike Funds Reminder—Sign Up By Tomorrow
We want to remind everyone it is important to sign up for the strike fund by tomorrow, Monday, if you have not yet done so! After you have filled out this form, you will receive a second secure form from UAW, which you