Student Workers of Columbia 11/18/21 Student Workers of Columbia 11/18/21

Bargaining Cancelled Today

The Bargaining Committee is negotiating with the University on proposed mediation. Today’s bargaining session is cancelled.

Student Workers of Columbia 11/17/21 Student Workers of Columbia 11/17/21

Poll On Continuing Or Ending The Strike After Friday, Nov. 19

We are now two weeks into our strike, and we are soliciting your opinion about the direction of the strike. This poll will be used to determine whether the union conducts a secret ballot vote to end the strike. This poll will ask if you would like the strike to continue after Friday, November 19.

Student Workers of Columbia 11/17/21 Student Workers of Columbia 11/17/21

GBM 5pm TONIGHT, Bargaining Update, Statement From BC

Yesterday’s bargaining session was short, but revealing. We reiterated our determination to defend SWC members against unlawful threats of retaliation for exercising our legal right to strike. We reminded the university that we are striking in part because Columbia has repeatedly committed unfair labor practices, including the imposition of a wage freeze in retaliation for rejecting the spring TA and unilaterally changing the way student workers’ wages are disbursed. This means student workers are not only protected from being fired or disciplined for going on strike, but also cannot have their labor permanently replaced.

Student Workers of Columbia 11/17/21 Student Workers of Columbia 11/17/21

URGENT: Criteria To Receive Strike Pay

We are writing to remind you that in order to receive strike pay for the first weeks of our strike, you need to fulfill picket hours. To receive strike benefits, please fill out the request form by 11am, Wednesday, 11/17.

Student Workers of Columbia 11/16/21 Student Workers of Columbia 11/16/21

Bargaining Today 11/16, 2pm

As we enter the third calendar week of our strike, we want to remind strikers that you have the option to request strike benefits of $275/week from the UAW strike fund, plus an additional $275 bonus during the week of Thanksgiving, if we’re still on strike.

Student Workers of Columbia 11/15/21 Student Workers of Columbia 11/15/21

UAW Strike Pay, Hardship Fund, Mutual Aid; Schedule Updates

As we near the middle of week 2 of our strike and Columbia withholds our first paycheck, we are reaching out with updates on rounds 0 & 1 of the Hardship Fund, UAW Strike Fund, mutual aid efforts, and more information on rent strike recommendations.

Student Workers of Columbia 11/14/21 Student Workers of Columbia 11/14/21

Protect our undergrads, build our momentum

Just one week after beginning our strike, the university has already made improvements on their initial proposal (after weeks of insisting that they had no more to give).

Student Workers of Columbia 11/12/21 Student Workers of Columbia 11/12/21

11/12 Bargaining And The Strike Continues

We are closing out another incredible week on strike. We’ve picketed Morningside, JLG Science Center, and CUMC, held rallies and teach-ins, bargained with Columbia, participated in email and phone zapping, organized our colleagues, stopped deliveries, fed the picket line, and we’re not stopping anytime soon.

Student Workers of Columbia 11/11/21 Student Workers of Columbia 11/11/21

Our Strike Is Working!

Yesterday’s session was one of our most productive yet and speaks to the power of our strike.

Student Workers of Columbia 11/11/21 Student Workers of Columbia 11/11/21

GBM Today 5pm, Survey And Round 2 Of Hardship Fund

There’s a lot going on. Our strike is growing and working!

Student Workers of Columbia 11/10/21 Student Workers of Columbia 11/10/21

Bargaining Session Today At 3:15pm

Our next bargaining session will take place over zoom today (Wednesday) at 3:15pm. Attending bargaining counts toward strike hours. Click here to join bargaining at 3:15pm, and here to join the caucus at 2:45pm.

Student Workers of Columbia 11/8/21 Student Workers of Columbia 11/8/21

Bargaining TODAY And Strike Events

We’re kicking off a busy week ahead with bargaining at 3:30 pm today - click here to join. We will caucus at 3:00 pm - click here to join. Please see the schedule of events for this week below.

Student Workers of Columbia 11/8/21 Student Workers of Columbia 11/8/21

Update On Voting To Continue Our Strike

The Process Committee has been working closely with the Bargaining Committee and the Organizing Committee to develop a democratic procedure for making collective decisions about the length of our strike and broader strike strategy. This procedure must be consistent with our unit’s bylaws, as well as the UAW constitution.

Student Workers of Columbia 11/6/21 Student Workers of Columbia 11/6/21

All Hardship Fund Q’s!

We are reaching out with more information about finances for strikers. There are two main sources of funds for strikers: UAW strike pay and the hardship fund.

Student Workers of Columbia 11/5/21 Student Workers of Columbia 11/5/21

Last Minute Bargaining TODAY

We received word late last night that Columbia wants to bargain today, Friday 11/5 @ 3:15pm. A reminder that attending bargaining counts toward strike hours. Click here to join bargaining at 3:15pm, and here to join the caucus at 2:45pm, where you will be able to sign-in to receive your strike activity hours.

Student Workers of Columbia 11/4/21 Student Workers of Columbia 11/4/21

Strike Day 2: GBM At 5pm

After a successful and inspiring beginning of the strike we will also kick-off with a unit wide GBM today at 5pm! (link here)

Student Workers of Columbia 11/3/21 Student Workers of Columbia 11/3/21

Our Strike Starts Today!

Yesterday, both Deans Alonso and Kachani were present at bargaining, where the university made hesitant gestures towards progress.

Student Workers of Columbia 11/2/21 Student Workers of Columbia 11/2/21

Last Bargaining Session Before Strike Deadline

This is a reminder that our last scheduled bargaining session with Columbia before our strike deadline will take place at 12pm today.

Student Workers of Columbia 11/1/21 Student Workers of Columbia 11/1/21

The University Starts To Approach Our Solar System

Today—as our strike deadline of Wednesday, November 3 at 12:01 AM looms—the university once again neglected to adequately address our union's needs. However, the threat of an imminent strike did spur some small movement towards meeting our contract priorities.

Student Workers of Columbia 11/1/21 Student Workers of Columbia 11/1/21

Strike Week: Bargaining Today

Our strike begins November 3rd at 12:01 AM if the University continues to deny us a living wage, improved health benefits, and protections from discrimination and harassment.