by RAPUP | May 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
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 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Tomorrow, Tuesday May 19th, from 1-5pm at The Study [directions here], Postdocs and Research Associates will meet Penn admin for our ninth bargaining session. Last week’s bargaining session saw us win a tentative agreement on Protections Against Harassment and...
by RAPUP | May 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
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 | May 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
This Thursday, May 14th, from 1-5pm at The Study [directions here], Postdocs and Research Associates will meet Penn admin for our ninth bargaining session. Penn has not responded to over 20 of our initial proposals, including those focused on Retirement, Compensation,...
by RAPUP | Apr 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Please read on for details about upcoming organizer trainings, May Day celebrations, bargaining sessions, and the UAW Higher Education Council Meeting! Upcoming Events and Announcements RAPUP-UAW Petition for Longer Appointment Lengths and Increased Support for...
by RAPUP | Apr 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
May 1st is recognized as International Workers’ Day, and this year academic workers from across Penn will be joining thousands of other workers for a rally at City Hall! On Friday, May 1st at 4:00pm, thousands will gather in support of a vision of Philadelphia...
