by RAPUP | Apr 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
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 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
This Thursday, April 16th from 1-5pm, Postdocs and Research Associates will be meeting with the Penn admin for our seventh bargaining session. These sessions are open to observers, who can attend for any portion of the afternoon. Attending bargaining as an observer is...
by RAPUP | Apr 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Last week, our letter demanding the university come to a fair agreement without delay on our proposals relating to Appointments and Reappointments and International Researcher Rights reached 500 signatures. That represents 500 Postdocs and Research Associates willing...
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...
