Our newly elected bargaining committee is gearing up for continuing the negotiations. The upcoming bargaining sessions are on the following dates: Wednesday, October 7, morning: 9:30 am-1:00 pm; Friday, October 16, afternoon: 1:30 pm-5:00 pm; and Wednesday, October 28, morning:
Below are the results of the GWC-UAW Local 2110 Bargaining Committee vacancy election. Thank you to everyone who participated. After the polls closed last night at 9 PM EDT, the ballots were counted today at 2 PM EDT. The following
On Monday, we continued bargaining with Columbia’s team for our first contract. We discussed the recent rollback of a policy blocking pay for student workers abroad, changes to COVID-19 testing requirements and access in advance of returning to campus, and
August 8, 2020 Nominations are hereby declared open for the GWC-UAW Local 2110 Bargaining Committee vacancy elections (eight [8] positions): All eligible Union supporters [any Columbia graduate and undergraduate student who is currently employed by the University according to the
On July 17, we continued contract negotiations with Columbia’s bargaining team. We resumed discussions about COVID-19, testing,and the University’s plans for reopening, especially regarding international student workers. Can students who are returning to work get COVID-19 tests outside of Morningside?
On July 10, we continued negotiations with Columbia’s bargaining team over our first contract. Before we launched into our open articles, we discussed the University’s response to the now-rescinded ICE directive which was supposed to bar international students from online-only
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.
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.
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
Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent GWC days of action and other efforts pushing University administrators and elected leaders toward a more just distribution of resources as the COVID-19 crisis continues. Together we have made some progress