by RAPUP | Apr 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
This past Tuesday, Postdocs and Research Associates met with the Penn administration for a sixth bargaining session. During the session: We reached a Tentative Agreement on Recognition. This proposal spells out the job titles that are included in our union and...
by RAPUP | Mar 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Tomorrow, Postdocs and Research Associates will meet with the Penn administration for our sixth bargaining session from 1-5pm at The Study (20 S 33rd St) [directions here]. Attending a bargaining session is an important way to show Penn that Postdocs and Research...
by RAPUP | Mar 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
What would it mean for Postdocs and Research Associates to win longer initial appointments and greater support for international researchers in a first contract? It would mean we have more stability and security to pursue our research upon accepting a position at Penn...
by RAPUP | Mar 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Since last week’s bargaining session, Postdocs and Research Associates have introduced all of our proposals for a first contract, which you can read in full on the RAPUP website. How can postdoctoral scholars encourage Penn to respond to these proposals in a timely...
by RAPUP | Mar 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
ALL PROPOSALS FOR A FIRST CONTRACT HAVE BEEN INTRODUCED; PENN JUSTIFIES SALARY OBJECTIONS BY CALLING POSTDOCS “TRAINEES” Yesterday, Postdocs and Research Associates met with the Penn administration for a fifth bargaining session. During the session: We introduced all...
