by uaw5810 | Sep 16, 2021 | Bargaining, Postdoc Bargainaing 2021, Updates
We doubled up on bargaining sessions this week and met UC at the table for a two-hour session on Wednesday! To kick things off the Postdoc bargaining team offered a proposal on Parking & Transportation that included campus-specific alternative transportation...
by uaw5810 | Sep 14, 2021 | Bargaining, Postdoc Bargainaing 2021, Updates
We were back at the bargaining table with UC yesterday for a 3-hour session. We passed many proposals and reached agreement on several articles. UC’s team is still stalling so it’s critical that all Postdocs sign this open letter calling on UC leadership to bargain a...
by uaw5810 | Sep 10, 2021 | Bargaining, Postdoc Bargainaing 2021, Updates
Annnnnnd we’re back! After a two-week hiatus (due to UC refusing to meet) we were back yesterday at the virtual bargaining table. All the details are here but first, please take a moment to sign this open letter calling on UC leadership to: Improve Postdoc...
by uaw5810 | Aug 26, 2021 | Bargaining, Postdoc Bargainaing 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 Bargainaing 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 Bargainaing 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...
