by @getupadmin | Nov 5, 2025 | Updates
Grad workers met with Penn admin on Monday for another bargaining session. Following grad workers’ announcement that we will be holding a strike authorization vote this month, we reached a tentative agreement on Holidays in the session – our first economic Tentative...
by @getupadmin | Oct 29, 2025 | Updates
Today’s half-day bargaining session began with three Tentative Agreements: Entire Agreement, Union Rights, and Appointments. These wins are the result of our ongoing escalation to secure a fair contract for workers. Union Rights ensures that grad workers can be...
by @getupadmin | Oct 28, 2025 | Updates
Today in bargaining, Penn admin finally passed back counterproposals on compensation, healthcare, vacation, and other economic proposals. Their response was disappointing; Penn proposed a minimum stipend of $43,000 and an hourly minimum of $18, with an annual increase...
by @getupadmin | Oct 15, 2025 | Updates
After one year of bargaining on this article, Penn admin has finally agreed to the protections against discrimination and harassment that workers deserve. With the rights outlined in this article, graduate workers will be able to address cases of discrimination and...
by @getupadmin | Oct 8, 2025 | Updates
Today, over 500 grad workers picketed to demand a fair contract now! After marching between 34th and 36th Streets, we publicly announced that grad workers have begun pledging to authorize a strike if Penn fails to reach a fair agreement with us, and to strike if...
by @getupadmin | Oct 7, 2025 | Updates
Yesterday, graduate workers met with Penn admin for another bargaining session. Tomorrow at noon, grad workers are coming together at the corner 34th and Walnut Streets to show Penn admin that we’re willing to take action to win the rights, wages, and benefits we...
