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.
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…
Meet The New Executive Board Members
Please take a moment to congratulate and welcome two new URA Executive Board members, JJ Cooper and Tyrone Davidson. JJ Cooper Cooper is a Facilities and Event Coordinator who works…
SHBP Health Insurance Win
Those who are enrolled in the union negotiated healthcare plans (Horizon 26NJDirect or 26 Aetna Freedom and others) will see no increase for employee contribution for 2027. Our state union…
Rutgers Has The Money
We assess the state of Rutgers finances before we propose economic improvements for members. Professor Howard Bunsis is a distinguished faculty member at Eastern Michigan University and has done an…
The State of Labor in New Jersey
Did you know that New Jersey is the sixth most heavily unionized state in the country? In the run up to Labor Day, Rutgers Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN)…
Beat The Reclassification Blues: Here’s What We Are Hearing
The Bargaining Team is asking members the following questions to guide discussions at the table towards a fairer, more transparent process which recognizes members contributions: Does your Classification and Recruitment…
Bargaining Report #14
Simanti Lahiri, Program Coordinator, DICE, Camden Campus Cathy Brennan, Rutgers Vice President for Financial Planning and Analytics—Chief Budget Officer, gave a presentation to the URA bargaining team on the FY27…
Labor Day Thanks
As our students return and the semester begins, the unofficial end of summer comes with Labor Day weekend. Celebrating the American labor movement and workers who fought to win rights…
URA Civil Rights Committee
Emphasizing the importance of voting rights, URA’s Civil Rights Committee members attended a community rally observing the 63rd anniversary of the March On Washington, on Friday, August 28 in Somerset….
