The LBL Project Scientist contract ratification vote came to a close on Friday. The final tally was 39 votes in favor and 0 against. As of the ratification vote, the Academic Researcher contract and LBL Side Letter are now in effect and will expire on September 30, 2027. You can read a comparison of before and after the contract here and a salary explainer here. Congratulations on winning your first contract and welcome to UAW Local 5810!
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In solidarity,
UAW 5810 Executive Board
Neal Sweeney, President
Sarah M. Arveson, Vice President
Adam Caparco, Financial Secretary
Joyce Chan, Recording Secretary
Shilo (Qing) Xia, Trustee
Laurel Lucia, Trustee
Tim Kodalle, Trustee
James Boocock, Sergeant At Arms
Tanya Gupta, Member At Large
Sian Rodríguez Rosado, Member At Large
Mia Carmen Villegas, Guide