Bargaining Update #11: Large Session
We had a 2-hour bargaining session on Friday morning, Jan. 27 concerning the counter proposal to our proposed Article 4 on “Fractional Appointments.”
Union Contract
Bargaining Update #10: Small Session
At Friday’s bargaining session, negotiations focused on Article 5 (Grievance Procedure) and Article 11 (Professional Development Fund).
Bargaining Update #9: Large Session
Rutgers Adjunct Union member Randy Pearlstein, who teaches in the New Brunswick Creative Writing program, wrote these notes on the “large open” session this past Monday. We invite members to be notetakers at future sessions.
Bargaining Update #8: Small Session
Bargaining Update #7
Bargaining Update: Monday, 12/5, 4-6 pm; Small session. Articles discussed: 5, 11, 4.
Bargaining Update #6: Large Session
Our union raised a number of key issues with management. We received very few direct responses.
Bargaining Update #5: Return to the Table
“Another One of Management’s Mismanagement of Their Own Schedule”
Special Bargaining Update: Negotiations Will Resume
Breaking News: We’ve reached an agreement on ground rules allowing us to resume bargaining, and it’s a victory for the unions!
Three Weeks, Three Strike Votes, and Three Faculty Union Contracts
Faculty unions across the country are proving that direct action and community organizing works.
Opinion: Fighting for a More Democratic Rutgers
Read an op-ed by our incoming New Brunswick Vice President, Hank Kalet, about the importance of open bargaining in our fight for a more democratic Rutgers.
Bargaining Update #4: Job Security
In our August 1 session, we began with a response to management’s counters on Article 5 (“Grievance”) and Article 11 (“Professional Development”); the second half of the bargaining session was dedicated to our presentation on Article 6: “Job Security.”
Bargaining Update #3: Equal Pay for Equal Work
Equal Pay for Equal Work: Opening Remarks During July 18 Bargaining
The following was presented as an introduction to the July 18 bargaining session.
Bargaining Update #2 (June 22, 2022)
Takeaways from Wednesday’s Special Joint Bargaining Session Devoted to Our Merger
Bargaining update #1 (June 13, 2022)
The following bargaining update was emailed out to members on June 16, 2022. We will continue to post bargaining updates to the website and email out the most important updates as we continue with contract negotiations.
Summary of Opening Bargaining Proposals by The Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union
A summary of bargaining proposals submitted to management on 6/13/2022 by Rutgers PTLFC.
Summary of Opening Bargaining Proposals by the Rutgers AAUP-AFT
A summary of bargaining proposals submitted to management by the Rutgers AAUP-AFT on May 17, 2022.
Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Unites As #OneBigFacultyUnion
Rutgers adjunct faculty is proving its strength.
Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union 2022 Contract Demands
Read a statement outlining our contract demands: Pay Parity. Job Security. Health Care.
Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union 