by RAPUP | Jul 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
It has now been one year since a majority of all Postdocs and Research Associates voted to form our union, RAPUP-UAW. Since then, we have spent eight months negotiating our first contract, and the work is not yet complete. To secure a contract in a timely manner,...
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 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...
