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Contract Campaign 2026
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Send A Message To State Elected Leaders
Update July 6, 2026: This bill is on hold until the legislature reconvenes. We are removing the sign on for now. The bill, S4516/A5337 would create a new 13-member State…
Rutgers Has The Students: Debunking Management Claims Part 2
Are We Falling Over The ‘Enrollment Cliff’ at Rutgers University? Many are forecasting a decline in college age students after 2026, but this ignores the increase in this population over…
Bargaining Report #9
Shawnette Johnson, Bargaining Team member The waiting game continues…we spent much of our meeting, once again, asking for updates on the information we requested well over a month ago, and,…
Know Your Contract: Use or Lose AL and PH Time; Limited Vacation Carryover
Al and PH: Use or lose all your earned Administrative Leave (AL) and Personal Holiday (PH) time by June 30. Vacation: Carryover of earned vacation time is limited to one…
Welcome New Executive Board Member Sarah Washington
Sarah Washington Steward and Civil Rights Committee Co-Chair Sarah Washington has been appointed to a new role as Executive Board member representing Newark. “As an Operations Coordinator in Institutional Planning…
URA Bargaining Report #8
Andrea Ohrenich, Armitage Hall Building Representative and Bargaining Team member Our bargaining team met with management on Wednesday, June 17 at 33 Knightsbridge in Piscataway, a short distance away from…
URA Goal: Expanded Use of Hybrid/Remote Work Due To FIFA and July 4 Traffic
URA has called on Rutgers management to expand use of hybrid/remote scheduling options due to the anticipated increased traffic congestion generated by FIFA World Cup 2026 and large-scale events in…
Rutgers Has The Money: Debunking Management Claims Part 1
As we negotiate a new union contract to succeed the one due to expire June 30, 2026, it is important that we understand Rutgers finances. If Rutgers management claims they…
Does AI Or Surveillance At Rutgers Impact You?
The bargaining team is formulating proposals for protections regarding AI and surveillance at work. Members experiences and expectations guide the language of our proposals. Help create proposals that strengthen our…
Email NJ State Legislative Leadership
Our collective power is felt when we take action and raise our voices together in solidarity. Though it may not be your job at risk currently, the interdependence in our…
