RSVP for our Town Hall next Tuesday, August 27th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm!
We are thrilled to share some exciting news regarding our efforts to form our union, United Postdoctoral Researchers of Rockefeller-UAW. After notifying Rockefeller two weeks ago that 80% of postdocs had signed up in support of forming our union, we have successfully reached an agreement with the administration on the terms for our union election. We are now poised to take a significant step forward: voting “YES” for our union!
Our union election will be held on September 18 and September 19 in Welch Hall—Great Hall, at the following times:
Wednesday, September 18th: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, September 19th: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Postdoctoral Associates, Postdoctoral Fellows, and Research Associates employed by Rockefeller are eligible to vote in this election. Positions that are not eligible include individuals employed by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. If you have questions regarding your eligibility to vote please don’t hesitate to email info@rockefellerpostdocunion.
As postdoctoral researchers, we now have a historic opportunity. When a majority votes “YES” for our union, Rockefeller will for the first time ever have a legal obligation to negotiate with postdocs as equals over our pay, benefits, and workplace rights. The more of us who participate in this important decision and vote “YES”, the more effectively our elected Bargaining Committee will be able to negotiate for improvements with the Rockefeller administration.
Upcoming Town Hall
In preparation for the elections, we are hosting an informational town hall session. Make sure to RSVP here:
– Tuesday, August 27th, 12pm-1pm, Carson Family Auditorium
We encourage all postdocs to attend to get answers to any questions you may have regarding our election, hear from unionized postdocs at other institutions, and engage in discussions with fellow Rockefeller postdocs.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or thoughts,
in solidarity,
Kailey Slavik
Postdoctoral Associate, Marraffini Lab
UPROR-UAW Organizing Commitee