the union of graduate employees at Yale
Thousands of graduate teachers and allies gathered outside of Yale University’s commencement ceremony in a massive demonstration to congratulate the graduates and demand that Yale begin union contract negotiations with graduate teachers in eight departments. Read more.
Yale refused the requests of the over 12,000 graduate teachers and allies who signed our letter to President Salovey calling on the administration to begin negotiations by April 12th.
On 4/12 we made it clear what we think of Yale's legal delay tactics and declared April 25th as the final deadline to come to the negotiating table. Read more.
On 4/12 we made it clear what we think of Yale's legal delay tactics and declared April 25th as the final deadline to come to the negotiating table. Read more.
On 4/5 we delivered over 12,000 letters to President Salovey calling on the Yale administration to begin negotiations on 4/12 at 5:30pm. The letter signatories include graduate teachers, clerical, technical, service, and maintenance workers, undergrads, alumni, faculty, thousands of New Haven residents, and elected officials including Mayor Toni Harp, Connecticut State Senate President Martin Looney, the members of New Haven’s State Delegation, and all 30 members of the New Haven Board of Alders. Read more.
It's official—We get to vote!
The Regional Director for Region 1 of the NLRB has ordered our union elections!
This moment has been a long time coming. Winning our elections gives us the legal right to negotiate on the issues that matter to us—from improved health care and equal pay for equal work, to equity for women and people of color and affordable childcare. Read more.
This moment has been a long time coming. Winning our elections gives us the legal right to negotiate on the issues that matter to us—from improved health care and equal pay for equal work, to equity for women and people of color and affordable childcare. Read more.
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Click here to read more about why we want a union contract!
One week after the historic NLRB decision restoring collective bargaining rights to graduate employees at private universities, Local 33–UNITE HERE filed for union elections in several departments. After years of organizing, petitioning, and rallying, we're taking our seat at the table. And we're ready to vote. Read more.
On August 23, the NLRB made history for tens of thousands of grad employees at private universities across the country. The law now recognizes the work that we do, and our basic rights to come together and advocate for our community. We have a clear path to victory! Read more.