WINTER 2020 UPDATE ON UCONN POSTDOC UNION NEGOTIATIONS

FIRST CONTRACT APPROVED!

HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR FIRST CONTRACT
UAW POSTDOCS UNION AND UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

In January 2020, postdocs voted 113 to 1 in favor of ratifying our first contract, an overwhelming 99% margin, with more than two-thirds of all UConn Postdocs voting yes.

Under state law, Connecticut’s legislature must approve contracts for it to into effect and due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the vote was delayed until this Spring. On April 28, 2021, the Connecticut state legislature voted to approve our contract with bi-partisan support, and it is now in effect!

The contract ensures substantial economic improvements and establishes critical new workplace rights for all Postdocs.

Key highlights of the contract include:

    • 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

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