We met Columbia’s team for a brief bargaining session the evening of April 5th before we embark with mediation in future sessions. The University wanted to address the backlog of work withheld during the strike. They plan to implement a
Strike Pauses as We Enter Mediation
The Bargaining Committee has decided to accept the University’s offer of mediation with a strike pause. Given the timing and status of bargaining, we believe that we have the best chance of winning a fair agreement this semester if we
Bargaining Update from April 1 Session
Our next General Body Meeting (GBM) is scheduled for today, Friday, April 2, 3:30-5 PM ET (registration link). TLDR: After discussions on Non-Discrimination and Harassment and cost estimates, the University offered to agree to mediation in exchange for a pause to the strike.
TODAY: Rally at 11:30, GBM, and Hardship Fund Applications Due
Today’s rally has been moved to 11:30 AM. We will be joined on the in-person picket line by Jamaal Bowman, who was formerly an educator and is a member of the United Federation of Teachers. Come out and join us in
Come and Join Jamaal Bowman on the Picket Line!
Tomorrow, Friday, April 2, at 12 PM, we will be joined on the in-person picket line by Congressman Jamaal Bowman! Jamaal Bowman was formerly an educator and is a member of the United Federation of Teachers. Come out and join
General Body Meeting Tomorrow | Bargaining Update from March 30 Session
Our next General Body Meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, April 2, 3-4:30 PM ET (registration link). TLDR: #CUonStrike We put forward a new package of proposals last session that addresses the remaining articles on the table. While Columbia’s response was lackluster, they
TODAY: Apply for Strike Assistance and Attend GBM
We are writing to remind you of two things: Applications for the UAW Strike Assistance Fund are due TODAY. Please apply here by the end of the day if you want to receive the first pay of $275 on April 2. Note that
The Strike Continues (We Said We’ll Be Back!)
Our strike continues into the third week! We encourage everyone to continue to demonstrate our power by signing up for in-person picketing here and virtual picketing here. Lunch will be provided at the in-person pickets. Remember to fill out this poll about strike participation and
Fill out Strike Poll and Come to GBMs!
Dear Graduate Workers of Columbia, We are writing to make sure everyone gets a chance to fill out this poll about strike participation and bargaining priorities. This information will help us to evaluate strategy for going forward in negotiations and
Apply for the Hardship Fund (by April 2)
RSVP FOR WEEK 3 OF OUR PICKET LINES: IN-PERSON OR DIGITALLY We have reached the end of our second week of striking! It has been inspiring and encouraging to see the strength we have as a union, and we know that the administration