Bargaining Updates
Bargaining Update: New professional development guarantees for Fellows!
Last week was an action packed return to bargaining at the table with NIH management after a three week pause. We tentatively agreed to four articles this week. All of these agreements will be subject to a final vote of all Fellows on our full contract. Professional...
Bargaining Session Three: We deserve enforceable rights
During bargaining this week, the NIH administration has continued to show that they don’t want things to change. They have repeatedly stated they want a barebones contract that doesn't enshrine Fellows’ rights or enhance workplace conditions that Fellows care deeply...
Bargaining Session Two: Protecting our right to professional development resources
Last week we continued to focus on initial negotiations around union rights for fellows, such as representation and grievance processes, which will lay a strong foundation for future wins. (Read more: FAQs) Progress has been made on several of these initial topics,...
Bargaining Session One: NIH doesn’t know who works here
We had our first full bargaining session with NIH management this week. Our bargaining committee came prepared with many well-thought-out proposals, ready to engage in a productive bargaining process with the NIH. However, we were disappointed by the response we were...