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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
Say ‘No’ to health insurance increases
Your health insurance costs are going up unless we act together to stop it. We call on all URA negotiations unit employees to Call the Governor to say “No” to…
Reproductive Rights = Workers Rights
URA-AFT supports reproductive choice and stands with people seeking access to abortion and related health care. Workers must have the right to make the profoundly personal choice of whether and…
Bargaining Team Ready for Negotiations with Management
In the URA-AFT membership meeting on Monday, April 11, URA members elected our contract bargaining team. As URA’s previous report noted, the team includes members from a wide range of locations and departments. “The diversity…
Workplace Health & Safety Checklist
The URA-AFT Health & Safety Committee encourages URA-AFT members to complete the checklist for each workplace at Rutgers University. This checklist is a guide to assist URA-AFT members in identifying basic health…
An MRI is No Day at the Beach! URA-AFT Wins Use of Sick Time for Medical and Dental Appointments
The URA has reached a settlement in a class action grievance over sick time for our members. On September 21, 2016, URA representatives signed an agreement with Rutgers management that…
URA Vision Care Form
The URA-AFT Vision Care Reimbursement program offers up to a $50 reimbursement per pair of glasses purchased (frames and lenses) or contacts. Up to $45 per person cost of glasses…
Introduction the URA-AFT Vision Care Reimbursement Pilot Program
Rutgers University provides a benefit for vision care to its employees, but it is not enough to cover all the costs; and it does not cover frames—only lenses. Rutgers’ management…
