This past week, we saw the beginning of Columbia’s research ramp-up as laboratories started opening to 30% capacity. We also saw Trump sign an Executive Order to suspend the issuance of many temporary worker visas through the end of 2020.
Week of June 22: Bargaining and COVID-19 Updates from the Table
This past week, we saw the beginning of Columbia’s research ramp-up as laboratories started opening to 30% capacity. We also saw Trump sign an Executive Order to suspend the issuance of many temporary worker visas through the end of 2020.
Week of 6/15: Bargaining and COVID-19 Updates from the Table
On Monday, June 15, the Bargaining Committee resumed negotiations with Columbia University over the first collective bargaining agreement and the unit’s position on safety and workload issues that continue to unfold as a result of COVID-19 emergency measures taken by
Week of 5/15: Bargaining and COVID-19 Updates from the Table
In this update you will find: Updates from bargaining Title IX rule changes Two petitions in support of contingent faculty at Columbia and Barnard Solidarity statement with graduate workers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UAW Local 2322) COVID-19 Updates
Bargaining and COVID-19 Updates from the Table
Update on Strike FAQ In their most recent effort to divide us, the Columbia administration sent out a series of emails attempting to track down who is striking and who is not––a common employer intimidation tactic aimed at discouraging participation.
Week of 4/15: Bargaining and COVID-19 Updates from the Table
COVID-19 Updates The Bargaining Committee is continuing to communicate student worker concerns around COVID-19 to Columbia’s bargaining team. Here is what we heard at the table this week: Responses on Summer Appointments, Pay, and Online Teaching Costs Potential delays in
Bargaining and COVID-19 Updates from the Table
Bargaining and COVID-19 Updates from the Table Questions about mitigating the impact of COVID-19 measures on student workers topped the agenda of this week’s bargaining sessions. The responses we heard from Columbia on April 1 and April 3 amounted to
Bargaining continues, strike authorization vote opens today!
Dear student workers, First, the good news. We are close to tentative agreement on Holidays, Workload, and Intellectual Property. Now, the frustrating news. Columbia maintains their regressive position that grievances alleging discrimination or harassment by the University shall not be
Columbia’s Major Move Backwards on Non-Discrimination and Harassment
Columbia has just made an outrageous and major move backwards in our negotiations over fair and timely protections against discrimination and harassment. This past Friday, February 21, the university bargaining team announced their withdrawal of their previous proposal allowing student
Columbia is weaponizing its “academic purview”
Bargaining update: The GWC bargaining committee met with Columbia’s representatives again this past Friday, January 31st. Here is a quick summary of what unfolded: We reached a tentative agreement on our Training article. Columbia and GWC both passed counters on