We met with the University for the second session of the strike on Thursday, March 18. Once again, neither side changed their position. Click here to see the side-by-side comparison of our positions on outstanding articles. Non-Discrimination and Harassment: This article is emerging
Picketing at Manhattanville Today + Bargaining Session Reminder
Our digital and in-person picket lines are on their fourth day! Today’s in-person picketing will be at Manhattanville (W 129th and Broadway). As a reminder, in order to qualify for the strike benefits, you need to perform at least 10 hours a week of
More on the Pay Docking System
We are writing to address workers’ concerns on the pay docking system as more information becomes available. We want to highlight that this shows that Columbia is trying to intimidate us out of striking because it is against their interests.
The Strike Continues | Bargaining Update from March 16 Session
Note on the University’s Pay Docking System An email with the subject “Important Information Regarding Student Officer Pay” has gone out to workers in many, if not all, departments. This is what we expected, and it is within the University’s
Important Strike Fund Info + Picketing at CUMC Today!
Our digital and in-person picket lines are on their third 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 to perform
What the Provost (Once Again) Fails to Mention
Yesterday Columbia community received another email from the Provost Ira Katznelson mischaracterizing our negotiations and the ongoing strike of our union. Please share this clarification widely with faculty and students to prevent misinformation spreading. What the Provost says What GWC
Strike Starts Tomorrow | Bargaining Update from March 14 Session
TLDR: #CUonStrike The University has not put a fair offer on the table, so we proceed with the strike, effective tonight at midnight (ET). Read below for a summary of the session and details on the hardship fund. Then read this comparison
Friday before the Strike Deadline: Action Items
Today we are galvanized to continue our preparations for the strike as the Bargaining Committee enters the last session before the deadline. Everything we can do in this final push towards the strike deadline on Monday, and once the strike
Bargaining Update from March 9 Session
Columbia’s negotiating team started this session by announcing that they will be respecting our legal right to strike, and will not retaliate against individuals. At the same time, yesterday they asserted that they would announce a system within 24 hours
Important Email on Strike Pay
The energy in our union is overwhelming as we prepare to strike on Monday, March 15, to win a fair contract! If you have not yet done so, remember to sign-up for in-person or digital picketing shifts. At today’s bargaining session Bernie Plum, Columbia’s outside legal