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Where is it 5pm1/2/2023 ![]() In sharp contrast to last semester, Columbia didn’t mention stopping the strike. Columbia promised to get back to us soon about whether they will accept him. We gave the university the name of the mediator we want to take on our case, Kevin Flanigan-a well established mediator with extensive experience in higher-ed mediation. Our team used this opportunity to present them with our terms for mediation, as voted on by our membership in last Thursday’s GBM. Columbia deflected with outrageous arguments about us not working full time, while admitting that - yes, we are indeed not being paid enough to live in NYC but that nonetheless, that is reasonable to them. Our team emphasized once again how absolutely necessary our compensation demands are, presenting an extensive analysis based on the university's own calculations of how much we need to afford living in NYC. Columbia’s team did not engage with our proposal at all, reverting to their all too familiar tactic of condescending and stone-walling instead of meaningfully participating in the bargaining process. Our team came with a proposal on transitional funding to discuss, but the Deans were not present. If you have been threatened with retaliation in any form, please contact the Bargaining Committee ( ) and we will help protect you. ![]() All SWC members are protected from retaliation for participating in our strike. 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. 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. We reiterated our determination to defend SWC members against unlawful threats of retaliation for exercising our legal right to strike. Yesterday’s bargaining session was short, but revealing. Next Wednesday strikers will receive $550, which includes a Thanksgiving Bonus, if the unit votes to remain on strike. This Thursday strikers are set to receive their first check of $275. This counts towards your 10 hours of picketing per week. Sign up here - an organizer will be in touch and get you everything you need to get started. We have a pressing need for stopping deliveries! Each delivery that is turned away disrupts the university. We invite everyone to our GBM today at 5pm to discuss how we will prioritize rank-and-file input during the coming weeks. Zoom link here.
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