by nihfellowsunited | Jun 20, 2024 | Bargaining, Updates
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...
by nihfellowsunited | Jun 10, 2024 | Bargaining, Updates
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,...
by nihfellowsunited | May 24, 2024 | Bargaining, Updates
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...