We began our bargaining session on Thursday, November 19, by addressing issues of renewed importance due to NYC school closure. We reminded the University of the insufficient support for parent workers, and emphasized that Columbia needs to do better. Postdoctoral employees
Bargaining Update from November 12 Session
We met with the University on Thursday, November 12 to continue negotiating our first collective bargaining agreement. Before beginning contract negotiations during our bargaining session Thursday November 12, we brought up a topic of continued concern to the unit—safety protocols
International And Immigrant Students Rights Workshop
Wondering what changes Biden presidency might mean for immigration in this country? What are your rights as an international, immigrant, or undocumented student? Join the GWC’s International Students Working Group (ISWG) at a workshop on International and Immigrant Students’ Rights, on Tuesday,
Bargaining Update from November 6 Session and General Body Meeting Reminder
Our next General Body Meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, 7-8 PM EST (register here); and Friday, November 13, 9-10 AM EST (register here). Please register to receive Zoom information to attend the meeting(s). At our most recent bargaining
Bargaining Update from October 28 Session
Before we met with the University on Wednesday, October 28, GWC-UAW sent this letter to the Provost Katznelson from the organizers across the vast majority of departments and programs urging Columbia to start bargaining in good faith over health benefits.
General Body Meetings and CPW Childcare Petition
Our next General Body Meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, 7-8 PM EST (register here) and Friday, November 13, 9-10 AM EST (register here). Please register to receive Zoom information to attend the meeting(s). Both meetings will cover the
Solidarity Statement on the Conflict in Armenia
The Graduate Workers of Columbia-UAW Organizing Committee would like to share with you a solidarity statement on the conflict in Armenia written by one of the graduate workers. My name is Vaneh Hovsepian, and I am a PhD candidate at
Bargaining Update from October 16 Session
We met with the University last Friday, October 16, to continue working towards our first collective bargaining agreement. The session proved to be productive with some significant progress for our negotiations overall. However, we are still far apart on many
GWC Health Benefits Survey & CPW Childcare Benefit Petition
We are writing to urge you to participate in two important initiatives geared towards getting workers at Columbia the health and childcare benefits they deserve. As the impact of COVID-19 continues to unfold, GWC’s Bargaining Committee (BC) is pressuring the
FAQ on DHS Proposed Rule and Comment Writing Campaign
Dear Graduate Workers of Columbia, CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A COMMENT TO DHS. On September 25, the Department of Homeland Security proposed a rule that would shorten the length of time international students and scholars may remain in the United