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A panel discussion and Q&A session focused on mobilizing STEM trained individuals to participate in politics and government featuring Jess Phoenix, a volcanologist running for Congress, Prof. Edward Walker, Sociology Professor at UCLA whose research focuses on the politics of social movements and grassroots organizing; Jamie Tijerina, a scientist and community activist; and Alex Bradley, March for Science Los Angeles Communications Director. For more information and to RSVP, check out the event details here and please contact UAW 5810 steward Katie Eichorn at ceichhor@gmail.com with any questions.
Join for a coffee hour co-hosted by the Postdoc Union and Academic Researchers United, a group of Project Scientists, Specialists, Researchers and others who are in the process for forming a union at UC! Come have coffee and socialize and feel free to bring along your colleagues, especially fellow Postdocs or Academic Researchers.
Sincerely,
Ashleigh Morse, Unit Chair
Miguel Alec Marin, Recording Secretary
Jijun Huang, Head Steward
Allison Sharrow, Head Steward
Elizabeth Zuniga-Sanchez, Head Steward
After the latest shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida survivors have organized a nationwide day of action to call for action on gun control. In Los Angeles there will be a rally and march at Pershing Square in Downtown.
Please join us!
Sincerely,
Ashleigh Morse, Unit Chair
Miguel Alec Marin, Recording Secretary
Jijun Huang, Head Steward
Allison Sharrow, Head Steward
Elizabeth Zuniga-Sanchez, Head Steward
Join us for “Debugging your workplace” for Postdocs. In 45 minutes, we will cover:
- Dissecting your paycheck
- Solutions to common issues Postdocs face
- Reviewing your parental leave options
- Overview of your health benefits
- Steps towards transitioning out of your Postdoc
If there are other issues you’d like to discuss, email us at losangeles@uaw5810.org
Lunch will be provided!
Sincerely,
Ashleigh Morse, Unit Chair
Miguel Alec Marin, Recording Secretary
Allison Sharrow, Head Steward
Jihun Huang, Head Steward
Elizabeth Zuniga-Sanchez, Head Steward
Join us for our April Membership meeting next week. We’ll talk about academic unions in the US, including some exciting updates from Postdocs and Researchers across the country who are currently organizing their union!
This is also an excellent opportunity to ask your questions about the Union or any workplace issues in person.
Lunch will be provided!
Sincerely,
Ashleigh Morse, Unit Chair
Miguel Alec Marin, Recording Secretary
Jijun Huang, Head Steward
Allison Sharrow, Head Steward
Elizabeth Zuniga-Sanchez, Head Steward
Join for a coffee hour co-hosted by the Postdoc Union and Academic Researchers United, a group of Project Scientists, Specialists, Researchers and others who are in the process for forming a union at UC! Come have coffee and socialize and feel free to bring along your colleagues, especially fellow Postdocs or Academic Researchers.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Zuniga-Sanchez, Unit Chair
Miguel Alec Marin, Recording Secretary
Victor Réville, Head Steward
Mohamed Soliman, Head Steward
For this month’s membership meeting, we have invited Andrew Fung, a retirement planner from Fidelity Investments, to present on the retirement plan options for Postdocs, including the Defined Contribution Plan (DCP), 403b and 457b plans.
You will have the opportunity to ask all of your questions about the plans, the various ways you can invest for the future, and what options you have when your UC employment ends.
Lunch will be provided!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Zuniga-Sanchez, Unit Chair
Victor Réville, Head Steward
Mohamed Soliman, Head Steward
Are you interested in gaining teaching experience? In this month’s membership meeting, we will discuss opportunities for Postdocs to expand our teaching skills as part of career development. We’ll talk about different kinds of teaching, whether formal or informal, and how to build those experiences into your CV. And we’ll also discuss opportunities for teaching in the area, both within UC and outside.
Lunch will be provided!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Zuniga-Sanchez, Unit Chair
Victor Réville, Head Steward
Mohamed Soliman, Head Steward
Lunch will be provided!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Zuniga-Sanchez, Unit Chair
Victor Réville, Head Steward
Mohamed Soliman, Head Steward