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Rutgers post-docs join faculty union

The Home News and Tribune • Sergio Bichao • Staff Writer • August 17, 2009

Last month, the state Public Employment Relations Commission certified a vote by nearly 350 post-docs from about 50 departments and institutes to join the Rutgers Council of AAUP Chapters-AFT, the university's largest union representing more than 5,000 faculty and graduate student employees. read more

State Certifies Union for Rutgers Post-Doctoral Associates and Fellows

Only Third Group of Post‐Docs in Nation To Vote for Union Representation
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.—The New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission July 20, 2009 certified the vote of nearly 350 post‐doctoral associates and fellows to be represented by Rutgers Council of AAUP Chapters‐AFT, the union that represents more than 5,000 faculty and graduate employees at Rutgers University. read more>

Forming our Union

We are postdocs at Rutgers who are working together to form a union. We believe in standing up for the professional respect and dignity our unionized colleagues share.

Postdocs' salary data

The salaries of postdocs at Rutgers vary greatly and with large gaps.
  • See a chart that illustrates the disparity.
  • Download a spreadsheet with postdoc salaries.
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    This information was requested from the University in early June through a public records request.

    Get Involved
    The postdocs at Rutgers University have voted to form a union. You can help.

  • Complete the contract survey. Your responses will help us set priorities for bargaining our contract.
  • Download the flyer and spread the word.
  • Attend our next union meeting. Typically on Wednesday's at 6:00 pm at 11 Stone Street, New Brunswick.
  • Email info@rutgerspostdocs.org or call 732-745-0300 to learn more and get involved.
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