SECOND CONTRACT THIS FALL!
Bargaining for our second Postdoctoral employee contract will start this Fall 2023
HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR FIRST CONTRACT
Our first contract established critical workplace rights and ensured significant economic improvements for Postdocs
Key highlights of the contract include:
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- 10% initial total monetary gain (salary, retirement, healthcare savings) for most Postdocs
- Includes access to retirement benefits for the first time ever
- Minimum 3% annual pay increase upon each future reappointment
- Enhanced protections against sexual and other forms of harassment and discrimination
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Significant cost savings for the same level of health insurance coverage
- 10% initial total monetary gain (salary, retirement, healthcare savings) for most Postdocs
We hope to build upon these gains during the negotiation for this second contract.
WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU!
We want to make sure postdoc voices are setting our agenda and priorities in the bargaining process and so we’re asking every single postdoc to fill out the bargaining survey. Everyone who completes the survey before September 1st will be entered into a drawing with a chance to win a $50 gift card.
EXCITED ABOUT BARGAINING?
Please consider joining the Bargaining Committee! Elections for the committee will begin this August. Anyone who would like to be elected to our Bargaining Committee will be integral to our negotiations for our next contract. Voting will take place electronically and members will receive a link via email prior to the opening of the election. Learn more here!
*Another crucial way to support bargaining for the second contract is to sign up to be a member!* Majority membership strengthens the union’s voice and shows the university we are united towards a common goal. To become a member of our union, simply complete the membership form.
If you have any questions, please contact us at uconngradunion@gmail.com. Remember to share your voice!