We began our bargaining session with the University on Tuesday, December 15 by following up on our previous inquiry on the allocation of CARES Act relief funds—the University did not have an update on this but indicated that they would
Bargaining Update from December 11 Session
Our bargaining session on Friday, December 11 began with the University team explaining the COVID-19 pandemic’s negative effects on Columbia’s finances. They indicated that Columbia’s financial concerns will affect their bargaining positions on economic articles. They also offered to provide
ISWG End of Semester Social
We invite you to join the GWC’s International Students Working Group (ISWG) at our end of semester social, on Tuesday, December 15, 1-2 PM EST. Come hangout with members of ISWG and other graduate student workers to mark the end of
4 Years since our Historic Vote!
Today marks 4 years since our overwhelming vote in favor of unionizing, when a majority of graduate workers voted 1,602-623—72% YES—to join Graduate Workers of Columbia-UAW Local 2110. Since 2016, we have demonstrated majority support for our union time and time
Next General Body Meetings
Our next General Body Meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, December 16, 7-8 PM EST (registration link); Friday, December 18, 9-10 AM EST (registration link). These will be our last General Body Meetings this semester. The bargaining committee will provide an
Bargaining Update from December 2 Session
We met with the University to continue contract negotiations on Wednesday, December 2, and jumped right into our discussion of proposals: Discipline and Discharge: We proposed a few revisions to our Discipline and Discharge article. We moved closer to Columbia’s structure
Solidarity Statement with the Tuition Strike
The Graduate Workers of Columbia-UAW Local 2110 (GWC-UAW) Organizing Committee stands in solidarity with students from all schools at Columbia participating in the tuition strike organized by the Columbia-Barnard chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America. Columbia’s administration has demonstrated
Bargaining Update from Last Week
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,