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# GETUP-UAW

Penn works because we do. We are the graduate student union at the University of Pennsylvania.

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- [Fear and Union-Busting at the NLRB](https://getup-uaw.org/2023/11/08/fear-and-union-busting-at-the-nlrb/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”2px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://getup-uaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_6991-scaled.jpg” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”IMG_6991″ align=”center” max_width=”63%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]On November 2 and 3, we had our National Labor Relations Board hearing to litigate with Penn over who would be included in our union. As graduate workers, we argued that all
- [GET-UP Wrapped - 2023 Year in Review](https://getup-uaw.org/2024/01/17/getup-wrapped-2023-year-in-review/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”2px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”4px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] 2023 was a big year for music—er, unions! Across the higher ed sector, unions in Philly and across the country won big. It was also a big year for our union in particular. We spent 2023
- [Penn admin delays our union vote](https://getup-uaw.org/2024/04/11/penn-admin-delays-our-union-vote/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Yesterday, two things happened that have had a profound effect on our union election proceedings. First, graduate workers won our appeal against Penn’s attempt to exclude Educational Fellowship Recipients (EFRs) who do teaching or research from voting in the union
- [EFR Researchers Win the Right to Vote, Election Date Changed to May 1 and 2](https://getup-uaw.org/2024/04/15/efr-researchers-win-the-right-to-vote-election-date-changed-to-may-1-and-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] The last few days have brought some major news and changes for our upcoming election. The good news is that Educational Fellowship Recipients (EFRs) who are currently working as researchers have won the right to vote in next
- [International Graduate Student Workers are Voting Yes!](https://getup-uaw.org/2024/04/18/international-graduate-student-workers-are-voting-yes/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] We, the undersigned current international graduate students at Penn, are writing to you today to encourage you to vote YES in the upcoming union election on May 1st and 2nd at Houston Hall. More than thirty percent of
- [A Happy Union Start to the Fall Semester!](https://getup-uaw.org/2024/09/30/a-happy-union-start-to-the-fall-semester/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Welcome back to campus and to the start of the school year! A lot has happened this summer since Penn graduate workers won our union in May. Let’s keep the momentum going. We’ve made great strides this summer to
- [Update from our first bargaining session!](https://getup-uaw.org/2024/10/18/update-from-our-first-bargaining-session/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”1px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”2px||0px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Last week, grad workers met with Penn admin for our first bargaining session! In a show of strength and unity, over 50 graduate worker observers joined the bargaining committee for today’s session to kick off our contract campaign. We’re
- [Update from today's bargaining session!](https://getup-uaw.org/2024/10/30/update-from-todays-bargaining-session/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”1747.7px” custom_padding=”4px||1px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” min_height=”1759.7px” custom_margin=”|auto|-66px|auto||” custom_padding=”||72px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_margin=”||-42px|||”]Today, grad workers met with Penn admin for our second bargaining session! Based on the pressure we exerted in the last session, we were able to hold today’s negotiations in a larger room
- [Today's bargaining session: admin made little movement](https://getup-uaw.org/2024/11/06/783/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”1557.8px” custom_margin=”||-1px|||” custom_padding=”1px||11px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”1444.8px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”1470.8px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Today, grad workers met with Penn admin for our third bargaining session. We are disappointed that admin failed to provide responses to 16 of the proposals we have given them so far. The University’s bargaining team
- [Admin “doesn’t want to give us a timeline and get boxed in”](https://getup-uaw.org/2024/11/22/admin-doesnt-want-to-give-us-a-timeline-and-get-boxed-in/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”1517.7px” custom_padding=”3px||24px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”1352.7px” custom_margin=”|auto|-41px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”5px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Yesterday, grad workers met with Penn admin for our fourth bargaining session. For three sessions in a row — over one month — admin has failed to respond at all to 12 of the non-economic proposals we have presented
- [Join bargaining on Monday, Dec 9 to show Penn we’re fed up with delays](https://getup-uaw.org/2024/12/06/join-bargaining-on-monday-dec-9-to-show-penn-were-fed-up-with-delays/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”1631px” custom_padding=”6px||2px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” min_height=”1590px” custom_margin=”-23px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”5px||4px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ min_height=”1566px” custom_padding=”16px|||||”]Yesterday, graduate workers met with Penn admin for our fifth bargaining session. While we pushed the administration to make progress on a few issues, we were disappointed yet again by management’s lack
- [Admin moves when we demonstrate our power](https://getup-uaw.org/2024/12/10/admin-moves-when-we-demonstrate-our-power/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”181px” custom_padding=”13px||4px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”||9px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Yesterday, graduate workers met with Penn admin for our sixth bargaining session. The petition signed by over 1,300 graduate workers made an impact. Grad workers also put pressure on the admin team by packing the bargaining room and delivering powerful testimonials on the
- [Updates from yesterday's bargaining session](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/01/15/updates-from-yesterdays-bargaining-session/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”8px||12px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”7px||5px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Yesterday, graduate workers met with Penn admin for our first bargaining session of the Spring semester. Several graduate workers gave testimony during the session about how Penn’s current policies regarding discrimination and harassment have failed them, highlighting the
- [Bargaining update: standing up to admin's disrespect](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/01/30/bargaining-update-standing-up-to-admins-disrespect/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px||6px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” min_height=”1455.3px” custom_margin=”-24px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”||9px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ min_height=”1444.3px”]Yesterday, graduate workers met with Penn for our second bargaining session of the Spring semester. On the heels of Tuesday’s Rally for a Fair Contract, we came into bargaining ready to make substantial progress.
- [Forward momentum in the bargaining room](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/02/13/forward-momentum-in-the-bargaining-room/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px||6px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”5px||10px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ min_height=”1610px”]Yesterday, graduate workers met with Penn admin for our third bargaining session of the Spring semester. Following our Rally for a Fair Contract on January 28th, both parties came ready to make progress on negotiations. We opened
- [Admin once again rejects all enforceable anti-discrimination rights](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/02/18/admin-once-again-rejects-all-enforceable-anti-discrimination-rights/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”1px||10px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”4px||3px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Yesterday, graduate workers met with Penn admin for our 10th bargaining session. Despite getting off to a productive start and reaching a tentative agreement on Employment Files, admin wasted our time by responding to the wrong Job Postings proposal. The
- [Over 150 grads turn out to support international student worker rights](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/03/02/over-150-grads-turn-out-to-support-international-student-worker-rights/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”13px||26px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”8px||12px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https://getup-uaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/unnamed-3-scaled.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”unnamed (3)” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||12px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”5px||7px|||” custom_margin=”-43px|auto||auto||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] On Friday, graduate workers met with Penn admin for our 11th bargaining session. Over 150
- [Progress continues following pressure on admin](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/03/06/progress-continues-following-pressure-on-admin/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”9px||4px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”7px||2px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Yesterday, graduate workers met with the University for another bargaining session. After over 150 graduate workers packed the bargaining room last Friday, we came to this session ready to make movement on our contract. Following a day
- [Our organizing wins two tentative agreements, while Penn stays silent on what matters](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/03/20/our-organizing-wins-two-tentative-agreements-while-penn-stays-silent-on-what-matters/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”2px||11px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_margin=”-2px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”6px||5px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Mounting graduate worker pressure on management won two Tentative Agreements in yesterday’s bargaining session! Between grad workers’ successful January rally, packing the bargaining room in support of international student worker rights, and continuous pressure on
- [Bargaining progress continues on key articles](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/03/27/bargaining-progress-continues-on-key-articles/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px||7px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”6px||8px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Grad workers’ continued pressure on admin led to another productive bargaining session on Tuesday. Penn admin presented a response on Discipline and Dismissal, which they’ve been sitting on since November 21st. Admin also delivered a counterproposal on
- [Admin now sits with our latest counter on Discrimination and Harassment](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/04/07/test-2/) - At last Friday’s bargaining session, grad workers presented a new counterproposal on Discrimination and Harassment that includes the core demands outlined in our petition addressed to Provost Jackson. Here’s a summary of Friday’s session: We presented a counterproposal on Discrimination and Harassment packaged with a counterproposal on No Strikes/No Lockouts The University presented a counterproposal on Workspace
- [Admin refuses to guarantee safety from harassment](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/04/17/admin-refuses-to-guarantee-safety-from-harassment/) - At yesterday’s bargaining session, Penn admin brought five counterproposals: Travel, Discipline and Dismissal, Management and Academic Rights, Union Rights, and Prohibition Against Discrimination and Harassment. Additionally, admin introduced a new proposal outlining a Probationary Period for grad workers. Under this article, Penn grad workers would not be covered by our contract for the first 45
- [Petition Delivered: Over 2,000 graduate workers demand rights](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/04/24/petition-delivered-over-2000-graduate-workers-demand-rights/) - Today, graduate workers delivered to the Provost’s office our petition demanding Penn admin agree to enshrine strong protections against harassment, discrimination, and abuse in our contract. The petition has been signed by 2,042 graduate workers—the majority of grad workers at Penn—demonstrating our collective power. The list of thousands of our names stretched to almost 50
- [Grad workers win the right to contest contract violations](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/05/04/grad-workers-win-the-right-to-contest-contract-violations/) - Increasing graduate worker pressure on management won victories in Friday’s bargaining session! Grad workers’ collective activity pushed Penn to make progress on Grievance and Arbitration, reaching a tentative agreement. This article, often called the “backbone” of a contract, ensures that workers can actually enforce the rights and protections we win at the table. This tentative
- [Grad Workers secure protections against unjust discipline and dismissal](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/05/16/grad-workers-secure-protections-against-unjust-discipline-and-dismissal/) - Yesterday, grad workers secured another essential tentative agreement for a strong contract, Discipline and Dismissal. This article secures recourse in cases of unjust discipline through clear notifications and an appeal process. Together with Grievance and Arbitration, these articles lay the foundation for an enforceable contract. We would not have reached this agreement without pressure. At
- [Grad workers propose 7-article package to preserve rights](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/05/22/grad-workers-propose-7-article-package-to-preserve-rights/) - Our bargaining session this week marked just over seven months since the start of negotiations with Penn admin. We passed admin a package proposal that included comprehensive responses on seven (7) contract articles: Access Needs, Appointments, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Job Expectations and Scheduling of Work, Management and Academic Rights, Union Rights, and Union
- [Grad workers challenge admin on inadequate counterproposals](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/05/30/grad-workers-challenge-admin-on-inadequate-counterproposals/) - After three productive sessions with multiple tentative agreements, this week’s bargaining session was a reminder that constant pressure is needed to make progress. Admin responded to our Access Needs proposal for the first time — an article which we originally presented on October 30, 2024. However, Penn’s counterproposal changed the title and removed all of
- [Admin feels the heat](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/06/09/admin-feels-the-heat/) - Last Thursday, Graduate Workers met with Penn admin for our 21st bargaining session. During this session, both negotiating teams passed back several counterproposals. For the first time following the delivery of our petition, admin passed back a counterproposal on Prohibition Against Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment. While we still need to make significant progress on this
- [Over 175 grad workers pack the room for better pay](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/06/16/over-175-grad-workers-pack-the-room-for-better-pay/) - Last Friday, June 13, graduate workers presented our remaining economic proposals to admin. After a morning session in which we passed two proposals, and admin promised to have two additional proposals ready for us in the afternoon, we reconvened to present crucial economic articles for our contract that included Compensation, Childcare, Healthcare, Retirement, and more.
- [Admin proposes gutting international support and excluding RAs on rotations](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/07/10/admin-proposes-gutting-international-support-and-excluding-ras-on-rotations/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px||9px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”1492.3px” global_colors_info=”{}”] At yesterday’s bargaining session, Penn admin responded to two important articles proposed by grad workers: Support for International and Immigrant Workers and Recognition. Unfortunately, both responses were severely inadequate. Admin rejected our proposed support for visa fees, assistance
- [Grad workers near two new tentative agreements despite admin delays](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/07/28/grad-workers-near-two-new-tentative-agreements-despite-admin-delays/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px||13px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”8px||7px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]During last Thursday’s session: Admin presented counterproposals on Workers Compensation and Job Expectations and Scheduling of Work. Graduate workers presented a counterproposal on Support for International and Immigrant Workers. At last week’s session, admin responded to two articles which we have
- [Grad workers reach tentative agreement; admin stalls on non-discrimination](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/08/07/grad-workers-reach-tentative-agreement-admin-stalls-on-non-discrimination/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”13px||6px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”||9px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_margin=”-12px|||||”]During yesterday’s bargaining session: We reached a tentative agreement on Job Expectations and Scheduling of Work. Grad workers and admin affirmed that we are near a tentative agreement on Workers’ Compensation, pending a response from admin on a
- [Grad workers win Workers’ Compensation](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/08/26/grad-workers-win-workers-compensation/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”7px||11px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”4px||4px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Grad workers met with Penn admin for another bargaining session last Thursday, August 21. During the session: We reached a tentative agreement on Workers’ Compensation. Admin passed counterproposals on Union Security, Union Rights, Support for International and Immigrant Workers,
- [Grad workers fight to include BGS and Bio workers on rotation](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/09/10/grad-workers-fight-to-include-bgs-and-bio-workers-on-rotation/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”6px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”11px|||||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]This Monday, grad workers continued negotiations with admin and exchanged counterproposals on several outstanding articles. Graduate workers passed counterproposals on Support for Immigrant and International Workers, Access Needs, Union Security, and Recognition Admin passed counterproposals on Union Security and Prohibition Against Harassment and Discrimination
- [Still no responses from Penn on economic issues](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/09/25/still-no-responses-from-penn-on-economic-issues/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px||18px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”7px||5px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]This Tuesday, graduate workers continued negotiations with Penn admin. Despite bargaining for nearly one year, Penn admin still refuses fair agreements on crucial non-economic issues, and has not yet responded to any of our economic proposals. During Tuesday’s
- [Grad workers win Disability Accommodations](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/09/30/grad-workers-win-disability-accommodations/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”8px||20px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”11px||17px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]We have reached a tentative agreement on Disability Accommodations which expands the rights of graduate workers with disabilities by ensuring that workers can grieve inaccessible working conditions. Importantly, the article also states that documents used to secure
- [Picket for a fair contract tomorrow at 12pm!](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/10/07/picket-for-a-fair-contract-tomorrow-at-12pm/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”8px|||||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]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
- [Grad workers picket to demand a fair contract](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/10/08/grad-workers-picket-to-demand-a-fair-contract/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px||7px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”12px||11px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]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
- [Grad workers win protections against discrimination and harassment!](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/10/15/grad-workers-win-protections-against-discrimination-and-harassment/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”14px||9px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”16px||17px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]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
- [Penn proposes low wages](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/10/28/penn-proposes-low-wages/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||23px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”11px|||||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]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
- [Grad workers move admin on non-economic articles](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/10/29/grad-workers-move-admin-on-non-economic-articles/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”15px||12px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”9px|||||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]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
- [Continued movement on economics, continued resistance on key non-economics](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/11/05/continued-movement-on-economics-continued-resistance-on-key-non-economics/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px||22px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”6px|||||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]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
- [Discussions continue on Compensation, Transit, Childcare](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/11/13/discussions-continue-on-compensation-transit-childcare/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”15px||25px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”17px|||||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]During Wednesday’s bargaining session: Penn admin passed counterproposals on Compensation, Childcare, and Transit and Parking Graduate workers passed counterproposals on International and Immigrant Grad Workers Support, Compensation, Transit and Parking, and Childcare. On Childcare, Penn admin proposed annually earmarking $180,000 for PhD’s from existing
- [Penn grad workers vote to authorize a strike](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/11/22/penn-grad-workers-vote-to-authorize-a-strike/) - During the past three days, over 2,416 graduate workers voted in the Strike Authorization Vote. With a final result of 2,229 to 187, 92% of graduate workers voted YES! Our Strike Authorization Vote has passed with a strong mandate, and the Bargaining Committee is now authorized to call for a strike if necessary. Two thirds
- [Negotiations continue amidst strike authorization vote](https://getup-uaw.org/2025/11/25/negotiations-continue-amidst-strike-authorization-vote/) - Before our strike authorization vote was complete, graduate workers also met with Penn admin for two bargaining sessions last week, on Monday, November 17, and Thursday, November 20. During these sessions: Penn admin passed counterproposals on Compensation, Retirement, Vacation, and Healthcare. Graduate workers passed counterproposals on Childcare, Retirement, and Vacation. In admin’s Healthcare response, Penn

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- [Card](https://getup-uaw.org/card/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_line_height=”1.2em” global_colors_info=”{}”] *On May 3, 2024, Penn grad workers won our union election with 95% voting yes! Sign your authorization card below in order to be eligible to vote in Bargaining Committee elections, run for Bargaining Committee, and continue to
- [BC Responsibilities](https://getup-uaw.org/bc-responsibilities/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]GET-UP Bargaining Committee Responsibilities The primary responsibility of the committee is to negotiate an initial collective bargaining agreement with the university administration’s team. Election to the committee obligates each member to represent and fight for the best possible contract for all
- [Our Path Towards a Strong Contract](https://getup-uaw.org/our-path-towards-a-strong-contract/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Our Path Towards a Strong Contract As the Bargaining Committee, we are committed to uniting our coworkers to work for a contract that makes Penn more accessible, inclusive, and competitive by securing essential workplace protections and benefits, such
- [Bargaining Committee Elections](https://getup-uaw.org/bargaining-committee-elections/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Bargaining Committee Elections GETUP-UAW will hold an election from July 8th at 9am EDT to July 12th at 5pm EDT to determine who will serve on our bargaining committee for our first contract. The GETUP-UAW Bargaining Committee will be
- [Vote](https://getup-uaw.org/vote/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”43px” custom_margin=”||12px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] We’re Voting Yes for a Better Penn! [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”4px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Election Information: Date: Wednesday, May 1 & Thursday, May 2, 2024Time: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.Location:
- [Election FAQ](https://getup-uaw.org/election-faq/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Election FAQ [/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Your Title Goes Here” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”display:none;” global_colors_info=”{}”] Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You can also style every aspect of
- [Press](https://getup-uaw.org/press/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Press The Daily Pennsylvanian: Grad students criticize Penn response to union filing ahead of postponed NLRB hearing, November 2, 2023 The Daily Pennsylvanian: Penn graduate student workers file for election, possibly creating another historic union in Phila.,
- [Updates](https://getup-uaw.org/updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Campaign Updates [/et_pb_text][et_pb_blog include_categories=”7″ show_more=”on” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blog][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://getup-uaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-12-at-11.04.42-AM-1.png” title_text=”Screenshot 2023-09-12 at 11.04.42 AM” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [FAQ](https://getup-uaw.org/faq/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Frequently Asked Questions General Questions [/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Your Title Goes Here” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”display: none;” global_colors_info=”{}”] Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You can
- [Issues](https://getup-uaw.org/issues/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Issues [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Safe, fair, and transparent working conditions. Problems such as excessive teaching loads, a lack of paid time off, and unsafe labs prevent us from doing our work to the best of our abilities. A union
- [Be Informed](https://getup-uaw.org/be-informed/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Be Informed about Student Worker Unionization at Penn Read our complete FAQ Here Penn began releasing an FAQ that leaves out crucial information about what it means to form a union and is clearly intended to dissuade grad student workers from voting “yes”
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