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.

Student Workers of Columbia 10/29/21 Student Workers of Columbia 10/29/21

The Fight Begins

Over the two sessions of bargaining this past week, we got both promising news for the future of our movement and a stark reminder of the brutality of our fight.

Student Workers of Columbia 10/28/21 Student Workers of Columbia 10/28/21

Strike will kick off with Wed 10am picket. Plus 👀 we’re on Rachel Maddow.Edit Subject

SWC got national news coverage after hundreds of student workers and undergrad allies confronted PrezBo in his classroom yesterday afternoon.

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

Bargaining TODAY And Strike Deadline NOV. 3

At the General Body Meeting last night, membership voted to set a strike deadline for November 3. This means that Columbia has until then to meet our demands, otherwise we will start our strike.

Student Workers of Columbia 10/20/21 Student Workers of Columbia 10/20/21

TONIGHT, 6PM: Strike Start GBM

This is a reminder that we will have a virtual General Body Meeting tonight (Wednesday), 10/20 at 6 PM EDT. This is a crucial moment for us. We will decide on a strike deadline as Columbia continues to refuse to negotiate. We encourage everyone to attend and participate! Come and invite your fellow student workers!

Student Workers of Columbia 10/18/21 Student Workers of Columbia 10/18/21

Strike Start GBM

We will have a virtual General Body Meeting this coming Wednesday, 10/20 at 6 PM EDT. This is a crucial moment for us. We will decide on a strike deadline as Columbia continues to refuse to negotiate. We encourage everyone to attend and participate! Come and invite your fellow student workers!

Student Workers of Columbia 10/16/21 Student Workers of Columbia 10/16/21

#ColumbiaGivingDay

Columbia pays their graduate student workers $5,500 to $18,000 below an annual living wage in NYC. Yet, they raised enough money in the past 5 Giving Days alone, a 5-day work week, to fund the entire cost of our union's proposal to provide workers with a living wage and adequate healthcare for the next three years.

Student Workers of Columbia 10/14/21 Student Workers of Columbia 10/14/21

Strike Planning Meeting, Bargaining Updates, & Important Events