by RAPUP | Jul 17, 2026 | Bargaining
This past Wednesday, Postdocs and Research Associates met with Penn management for our 12th Bargaining Session where we continued to fight for a fair contract that provides more job stability and protections from excessive workloads. During the session: We provided a...
by RAPUP | Jul 10, 2026 | Bargaining
This past Wednesday, Postdocs and Research Associates met with the Penn administration for our eleventh bargaining session. The big takeaway? Organizing works! After delivering a petition signed by over 700 Postdocs and Research Associates in support of increased...
by RAPUP | Jun 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
On May 29, the Trump Administration announced a new escalation in their attacks on the working class. Under a proposed set of Federal regulations, Trump’s Office of Management and Budget would gain unprecedented control to deny or cancel more than $1 trillion in...
by RAPUP | Jun 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
We write to announce the results of the RAPUP-UAW Bargaining Committee Election to replace one (1) outgoing BC member. At the close of the nomination period on Sunday, June 14 at 5:00pm, one (1) candidate had accepted a nomination. Since this candidate was nominated...
by RAPUP | Jun 12, 2026 | Bargaining
This past Tuesday, Postdocs and Yesterday, Postdocs and Research Associates met with the Penn administration for our tenth bargaining session and the first session since we delivered our petition to Provost Jackson demanding that Penn work towards an agreement that...
