{"id":4479,"date":"2021-04-19T03:39:14","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T03:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/columbiagradunion.org\/?page_id=4479"},"modified":"2021-04-23T19:05:17","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T19:05:17","slug":"first-contract-highlights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/columbiagradunion.org\/first-contract-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"First Contract Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"
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INDEX<\/h3>\n

Appointments<\/a>
\nChildcare<\/a>
\nCompensation<\/a>
\nDiscipline and Discharge<\/a>
\nEffective Dates and Duration<\/a>
\nEmployment Files<\/a>
\nGrievance and Arbitration<\/a>
\nHealth and Safety<\/a>
\nHealth Benefits<\/a>
\nHolidays<\/a>
\nIntellectual Property and Research Integrity<\/a>
\nInternational Workers\u2019 Rights and Protections<\/a>
\nJob Posting<\/a>
\nLeaves of Absence<\/a>
\nManagement and Academic Rights<\/a>
\nNo Strike\/No Lockout<\/a>
\nNon-Discrimination<\/a>
\nProfessional Development<\/a>
\nRecognition<\/a>
\nRetirement Programs<\/a>
\nSeverability<\/a>
\nSide Letter on Abusive or Intimidating Behavior<\/a>
\nSide Letter on COVID-19 Funding Extensions<\/a>
\nSide Letter on Summer Stipends<\/a>
\nTax Assistance<\/a>
\nTraining<\/a>
\nTransportation<\/a>
\nTravel<\/a>
\nUnion Activity\/Access<\/a>
\nUnion Dues<\/a>
\nUnion-Management Committee<\/a>
\nVacation<\/a>
\nWorkload and Work Quality<\/a>
\nWorkspace and Materials<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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We have won many significant improvements since joining together as a union, including through more than two years of bargaining. If approved as our first contract, the University\u2019s final proposal package would codify important economic improvements, strengthen equity and inclusion at Columbia, establish numerous workplace rights for student workers, and create a foundation for a strong union moving into the future. Key highlights include:<\/p>\n