We invite you to join us by:<\/p>\n
\u2705 Signing up for\u00a0virtual picketing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \ud83d\udcf7 Taking and posting a photo to build pressure before the strike! You can print out or display this\u00a0poster<\/a>\u00a0in front of you on a screen and post your photo to social media with #CUonStrike #CUContractNow. Please also send your photos to\u00a0columbiagradunion@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0to be shared on GWC\u2019s\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>. Additional graphics for social media can be found\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n On March 15th, GWC-UAW Local 2110\u2019s Bargaining Committee will call a strike unless the university administration agrees to a fair contract. Two years of bargaining is too long to not have reached an\u00a0agreement<\/a>\u00a0that ensures:<\/p>\n a\u00a0living wage<\/a>\u00a0(we are demanding a minimum of $41k for all doctoral workers for the next year and $35\/$26 for minimum hourly graduate\/undergraduate workers),<\/p>\n<\/li>\n meaningful improvements to\u00a0health benefits that include dental and vision coverage<\/a>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n real recourse for harassment and discrimination<\/a>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n union shop<\/a>, and<\/p>\n<\/li>\n the inclusion of all student workers in the unit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n If we do not reach a contract we deserve by March 15th, we will stop working.<\/p>\n All together, we represent\u00a0the 3,000+ student workers<\/strong>\u00a0that contribute to making research and education at Columbia possible.\u00a0Join us on the picket line as we take collective action to win a strong contract!<\/strong><\/p>\n We want to make sure everyone has the resources they need for a successful strike. You can find\u00a0frequently asked questions here, as well as<\/a>\u00a0suggestions on how to talk to your students<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0suggestions on how to talk to your faculty<\/a>. We also encourage you to write to President Bollinger and Provost Katznelson\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n If Columbia\u2019s administration does not come to an agreement that respects our contribution to the university without a strike, it is necessary for us to withhold our labor together in order to get a fair agreement. It is in Columbia\u2019s power to avert a strike by giving us the contract we deserve after two years of bargaining. It is in our power to secure decent working conditions and a strong first contract. Striking is one of the most effective ways that unions, including this union, have been able to win protections and provisions for workers.<\/p>\n If you have any questions or comments please email\u00a0columbiagradunion@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n General Body Meetings Reminder<\/strong><\/p>\n As negotiations with the University continue, we are ramping up for our potential strike. The strike deadline is set for March 15th. We invite you to our two upcoming General Body Meetings:<\/p>\n Monday, March 8, 6-7:15 PM ET (registration link<\/a>); and<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n
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