Email Digest
Grads are fighting back against Penn State admin challenging the rights of RAs
Recently, Penn State announced that instead of respecting the overwhelming democratic decision of graduate workers who voted by a 90% margin to form a union, they are appealing the decision that was made to include Research Assistants in our union. Grad workers are...
Penn State is ignoring the voices of grad workers
Yesterday the Penn State administration announced that instead of respecting the overwhelming democratic decision of graduate workers to form a union, Penn State is seeking to further delay negotiations towards a fair contract by appealing the legal decision to...
We Voted Yes!
The results are in: by an overwhelming 90% (1882-yes to 198-no), we as grad workers voted in favor of CGE-UAW as our union! Nearly a year after we filed cards with the Pennsylvania Labor Board, we have finally won the right to collectively advocate for the workplace...
Recent Changes to Grad Worker Pay and Benefits
As the new academic year begins, grad workers are excited to have the chance to vote YES for our union this fall and finally win the right to have a voice in the terms of our employment. As you may have seen, Penn State recently adjusted grad worker funding packages...
Important survey if you have been impacted by NIH funding cancellations
UAW is a plaintiff in a federal lawsuit (APHA v. NIH) that involves grant applications administratively withdrawn, delayed, or otherwise left unreviewed as a result of NIH’s unlawful Directives. If you are affected by a grant application that meets these criteria,...
Fall Election and Preparing to Win Our Union!
Get Ready for a Fall Election! Last month, Penn State admin forced a lengthy hearing with the PA Labor Relations Board. As part of the process, the PLRB established that Penn State grad workers will have an election to win our union this Fall! The election will take...
Important survey if you have been impacted by NIH funding cancellations
Our union, UAW, is one of the plaintiffs in a case filed in federal court challenging NIH grant cancellations. Last month, a judge issued an initial ruling that these cancellations were illegal. To ensure you are covered by this ruling, it’s critical that you fill out...
Clarifying admin’s “Notice” email
Earlier today, you may have received an email from Penn State admin with the subject line: “Notice To Students Of Rights Under The Family Educational Rights And Privacy Act.” Admin sent this to everyone who was working as a graduate assistant, teaching assistant,...
REMINDER: Fill out this survey if you are impacted by NIH funding cancellations
Our international union, UAW, is one of the plaintiffs in a case filed in federal court by the ACLU that is challenging NIH grant cancellations. If you have been impacted by NIH grant cancellations, please fill out this form by Wednesday, June 11. Click here if you...
Final Days of the Hearing
Hearing Update Today was the final day of the hearing to determine whether Research Assistants or Trainees are employees at Penn State. The PA labor relations board examiner will make a decision on who is eligible to vote in the union election in August. Both admin...