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 | Uncategorized
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...
by RAPUP | Jun 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Nominations are hereby declared open for one (1) open positions on the Research Associates and Postdocs United at Penn-UAW (RAPUP-UAW) Bargaining Committee. All eligible Union supporters (all Postdoctoral Researchers, Postdoctoral Fellows, NRSA Postdoctoral Fellows,...
by RAPUP | Jun 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
As of this morning, 735 Postdocs and Research Associates from across the university have signed on to a letter urging the Penn administration to come to a fair agreement on proposals that would add stability and security to our positions through longer appointment...
by RAPUP | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
This week, there are two important announcements for all Postdocs and Research Associates invested in securing a transformative first contract: This Wednesday, June 3rd at 1pm, fellow academic researchers will meet to deliver a petition signed by more than 700 of our...
by RAPUP | May 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Over 700 Postdocs and Research Associates have added their names to a letter demanding that Penn admin respond to proposals that would strengthen the rights of international researchers and increase appointment lengths. With strong majority support, it...
