“Becoming a member of our union was a first priority for me at Rutgers. My mother has worked at Rutgers for many years, and has always educated me on the importance of strength in numbers and protecting your rights as a worker. Knowing I am protected by our union gives me the confidence to advocate for the best working conditions for myself and my peers!”
We are looking for willing members to be featured on our website, social media channels, and newsletter! Our bargaining unit is made up of more than 2,800 workers at Rutgers—let’s…
Being a member of the URA union means I have a supportive group to fall back on to help me navigate university policies. I have learned so much information that…
What does being a union member mean to me? It means being able to fight for solutions that work for us as staff.
What improvements do you want to see at your workplace or at Rutgers? More unity with Rutgers staff and students on campus to continue cultivating community.
I was incorrectly classified as a Class 3 employee for years. Thanks to a union grievance and arbitration, I received back pay due and the respect and dignity that a secure position provides. In addition, my younger daughter now has the ability to use tuition remission to complete her undergraduate degree as a benefit.
