We formed a strong union to protect our rights and demand the respect we deserve at Rutgers University.
We are dedicated administrative workers who have joined the American Federation of Teachers, the largest union of higher education workers.
Contract Campaign 2026
What’s Going On
What I Will Do
A strong contract will require in-person actions, higher membership rates, and communication across all our worksites.
Volunteer For URA Political Education Outreach
Our elected officials make decisions that directly impact our lives, our jobs, funding for higher education and more. When we vote, we help decide who they will be. Please join…
URA Endorsements for 2026 elections
URA-AFT is proud to announce endorsements for the 2026 General Election in federal and local races. The Executive Board voted to endorse the following candidates based on their stances on…
Are We Ready To ‘Just Practice’ Picket For A ‘Just Contract’?
We need to let the BOG know we are standing together for a strong contract. We are on the agenda to speak in public comments. We’ll be outside. Faculty and…
URA Phone Banking
Another way to support endorsed candidates is by phone banking, coordinated by our statewide affiliate AFT New Jersey. Our COPE has designed our phone banking day for September 30. Going…
URA Labor Walks
While assaults on the independence and funding for higher education continue, URA members have vested interest in political decisions that impact our jobs, our work and our livelihood. Many grants…
Bargaining Report #16: Is RU Management Ready To Talk Money?
JJ Cooper, Downtown New Brunswick Building Representative and Bargaining Team Member The URA-AFT Bargaining Team met with management on September 23 at Liberty Plaza in New Brunswick, reaching one agreement…
SHBP Health Insurance
Those who are enrolled in the union negotiated healthcare plans (confirm at Chose The Right Insurance: SHBP Links – Union of Rutgers Administrators) will see no increase to the formula…
Be A Union Leader In Your Department
Are you ready to step up and play a more active role in strengthening our union? Sign up to learn more about our rights when acting as a Steward or…
Bargaining Report #15
URA-AFT Bargaining Team, Sept. 9, 2026 The Disrespect Continues In our morning session on Wednesday, September 8, management doubled down on their assertion that our contract is sufficient “as-is.” We…
‘T-Shirt Tuesdays’
What comes after Labor Day? ‘T-shirt Tuesday’ starts today. With school is back in session, our contract campaign begins in earnest. As we continue to provide exemplary service to our…
