On Monday, we had our 9th bargaining session. Being able to have 3 meetings in the past 3 weeks has allowed us to make faster progress, but the administration will not meet us again until February 22nd. Without more frequent meetings at the table, it will be more difficult to bridge the gap that still …
Bargaining Update #9. Bargaining update for Feb 4 Read More »
For those who were away for the academic break, welcome back! Today we had our 8th bargaining session with Harvard. While we discussed a lot of proposals today, we have some serious challenges. The administration refuses to accept the fact that we voted for a union to have shared decision making, rather than the administration …
Bargaining Update #8. Bargaining update for Jan 30 Read More »
Yesterday, we held our second bargaining session of the year. We exchanged several counter proposals with the University and were able to reach tentative agreements on two proposals–training and employment records–that give valuable protections and benefits to our members. We’ve reached an agreement that trainings will be compensated as part of a student’s work, and …
Bargaining Update #7. Bargaining update for Jan 23 Read More »
Happy new year! Sign our petition here to demand more frequent and longer sessions so that we can work towards a #ContractNow. Yesterday, we had our first bargaining session of the year. We gave the administration 6 proposals, and we received only 4 counter-proposals. We are much closer to agreement on a couple, but there is …
Bargaining Update #6. Bargaining update for Jan 19 Read More »
We deserve a fair contractsign the petition demanding more bargaining time Monday, we concluded our fifth and final bargaining session of 2018. We achieved a lot: We delivered 8 proposals including new proposals for family-friendly benefits, paid leaves, housing, and a retirement plan. We also received 5 counter proposals from the administration. One of the …
Bargaining Update #5. Bargaining update for Dec 17 Read More »
We deserve a fair contractsign the petition demanding more bargaining time Today once again showed that while we are making progress on important issues we are pressed for time. Sign our petition to tell the administration to meet our demands for more time at the bargaining table. In our fourth meeting with the administration, we heard from …
Bargaining Update #4. Bargaining update for Dec 3rd Read More »
We deserve a fair contract Sign the petition demanding more bargaining time After sitting down with the administration for our third bargaining session, it is increasingly clear that bargaining for a fair contract requires more time at the table. In every meeting with the administration, we have asked for more time and they have done …
Bargaining Update #3. Bargaining update for Nov 19th Read More »
We had an exciting first day of bargaining with Harvard. Early this morning we received confirmation that, with more than 1500 participating as of polls closing last night, student workers voted by a 90% margin to endorse the HGSU-UAW bargaining goals! At lunchtime, we rallied with HGSU and community supporters for a strong contract. And this afternoon, bolstered by …
Greetings from the Harvard Grad Student Union bargaining committee! We have a brief update about ongoing preparations and next steps in our campaign to bargain the first contract for student workers at Harvard University: 1500 Bargaining Surveys and Growing! More than 1500 student workers from across Harvard have now filled out our bargaining survey. We …
