by uaw5810 | Aug 26, 2021 | Bargaining, Postdoc Bargaining 2021, Updates
In yesterday’s bargaining session, after hearing an update from UC’s team on Postdoc health benefits for 2022, we presented our contract proposals for compensation and benefits. We are fighting not only for increased wages, but for a compensation package that promotes...
by uaw5810 | Aug 18, 2021 | Bargaining, Postdoc Bargaining 2021, Updates
Tuesday’s session started with our proposals to enhance Postdoc training and professional development and address climate change by providing Postdocs with public transit passes and improved carpool and bike options. Specifics on our proposals can be found here in the...
by uaw5810 | Aug 12, 2021 | Bargaining, Postdoc Bargaining 2021, Updates
Yesterday’s session started with UC finally agreeing with our proposal on ground rules for bargaining — this is a win and will ensure we have accessible bargaining sessions that allow open participation by Postdocs. We also made several substantive proposals to the...
by uaw5810 | Aug 3, 2021 | Bargaining, Postdoc Bargaining 2021, Updates
During our session yesterday we presented six proposals to UC’s bargaining team. All are related to ensuring our rights as Postdocs are respected and are enforceable, including Grievance and Arbitration, No Strikes, Waiver, and Past Practice. Our proposals...
by uaw5810 | Jul 31, 2021 | Bargaining, Postdoc Bargaining 2021, Updates
Yesterday, we presented UC’s bargaining team with an overview of our contract demands — check out the slides here! We stressed that our demands are about making Postdoc working conditions equitable for all and that we deserve rights and benefits commensurate...
by uaw5810 | Jul 25, 2021 | Bargaining, Postdoc Bargaining 2021, Updates
Yesterday, we had our second bargaining session with UC. There is still a clear divide between our two sides: Our team wants bargaining ground rules that are clear, concise, and practical to facilitate the bargaining process, while UC’s team wants to delay the...
