On May 7, a number of Republican Senators wrote a letter to the White House exploring ways to use the pandemic and the current state of unemployment in the U.S. to cancel non-immigrant visa programs such as OPT (Optional Practical
Update on Issues Surrounding COVID-19
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
Statement of Solidarity with the Graduate Employees Organization – UAW Local 2322 at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
Statement of Solidarity with the Graduate Employees Organization – UAW Local 2322 at the University of Massachusetts Amherst The Graduate Workers of Columbia-UAW organizing committee stands in solidarity with graduate workers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (GEO-UAW 2322) who
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
Statement of Solidarity with the Graduate Employees Organization – UAW Local 2322 at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
Statement of Solidarity with the Graduate Employees Organization – UAW Local 2322 at the University of Massachusetts Amherst The Graduate Workers of Columbia-UAW organizing committee stands in solidarity with graduate workers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (GEO-UAW 2322) who
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.
FAQ on Strike and Related Activity
FAQ on Strike and Related Activity On April 23, the Bargaining Committee voted 5-3 against calling a strike. We understand there are workers who have chosen to engage in strike activity at Columbia. While GWC-UAW did not call for this
Statement from the Bargaining Committee
The Bargaining Committee voted 5-3 against calling a strike under the current circumstances. We will continue to fight for a strong contract and fair solutions to problems rising from the COVID-19 crisis. We expect Columbia to respect the student workers’
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