by RAPUP | Mar 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Since last week’s bargaining session, Postdocs and Research Associates have introduced all of our proposals for a first contract, which you can read in full on the RAPUP website. How can postdoctoral scholars encourage Penn to respond to these proposals in a timely...
by RAPUP | Mar 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
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 | Mar 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Last month, graduate workers at Penn ratified a contract that guarantees a 21% increase to their minimum salary, among many other wins. Now, after years of rising inflation and stagnating salaries, Postdocs and Research Associates will make our contract demands for...
by RAPUP | Mar 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Last week, Postdocs and Research Associates met with Penn admin for our fourth bargaining session. We introduced a number of proposals, including Union Access and Rights, Leaves, Childcare, Retirement Benefits, and Recreation and Wellness. While we were...
by RAPUP | Feb 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
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...
by RAPUP | Feb 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Last week marked a historic moment for academic workers at Penn, when graduate student workers reached a tentative agreement with the university a mere hours before going on strike. The wins they were able to achieve in the agreement are life-changing. They include:...
