by RAPUP | May 20, 2026 | Bargaining
Yesterday, Postdocs and Research Associates met with the Penn administration for our ninth bargaining session. During the session: We passed a counterproposal on Workload in which we continued to push for language that would protect Postdocs and Research Associates...
by RAPUP | May 15, 2026 | Bargaining
Yesterday, Postdocs and Research Associates met with the Penn administration for our eighth bargaining session. During the session: We reached tentative agreements on Job Postings and Protections Against Harassment and Discrimination. The latter agreement is a...
by RAPUP | Apr 18, 2026 | Bargaining
This past Thursday, Postdocs and Research Associates met with the Penn administration for a seventh bargaining session. During the session: We passed the Penn admin two counterproposals on Discipline and Dismissal and Job Postings. The former proposal will protect...
by RAPUP | Apr 2, 2026 | Bargaining
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 13, 2026 | Bargaining
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...
by RAPUP | Feb 27, 2026 | Bargaining
INSTEAD OF CHILDCARE BENEFITS, PENN ADMIN SUGGESTS “PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY” Yesterday, Postdocs and Research Associates met with the Penn administration for a fourth bargaining session. During the session: We reached a Tentative Agreement on Health & Safety. This...
