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ArticleStatusLatest DraftDescriptionBargaining Progress
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Economic Articles
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CompensationNegotiating2025-03-24, CornellDescribes pay rates, increases, and payment handling.Days since bargaining began:365
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Medical BenefitsNegotiating2025-03-19, CGSU-UEProvides medical benefits and sets standards for on-campus healthcare. Bargaining sessions completed:26
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TransportationNegotiating2025-03-11, CGSU-UESubsidizes transportation costs across campuses.Articles proposed: 37 articles; 1 memorandum; 2 side letters
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International Graduate Student Worker AssistanceNegotiating2025-01-08, CGSU-UEProvides international workers with financial support and time off. Articles in negotiation:17
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Time OffNegotiating2025-03-11, CGSU-UEDetermines how much time a worker can take off.Tentative agreements: 22
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Childcare & CaregivingNegotiating2025-03-11, CGSU-UEProvides caregiving workers with financial support and time off.
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Graduate Student Worker AssistanceNegotiating2025-03-11, CGSU-UEProvides miscellaneous benefits related to relocation, wellness, and reimbursement. Bargaining Updates
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Matriculation Support PaymentNegotiating2025-03-11, CGSU-UEProvides grad workers with relocation payment.03-25-2408-08-2412-18-24
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Ratification PaymentProposed2025-03-24, CornellProvides grad workers with payment on contract ratification.04-16-2408-20-2401-08-25
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Non-Economic Articles05-08-2409-04-2401-22-25
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Terms of AgreementNegotiating2025-03-11, CGSU-UEDescribes the conditions of the agreement. 05-16-2409-19-2402-04-25 (Canceled by Cornell)
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Labor Management CommitteeNegotiating2025-03-24, CornellCreates a committee for overseeing contract implementation06-06-2410-09-2402-18-25
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Union Security and Check-OffNegotiating2025-03-19, CornellDetermines how membership is obtained and dues are paid.06-18-2410-29-2403-11-25
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Discipline and DischargeNegotiating2025-03-24, CornellProtects the worker from being disciplined or discharged without Just Cause.07-09-2411-20-2403-18-25
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Strikes and LockoutsNegotiating2025-03-11, CGSU-UEDetermines whether employees can strike and employer can lockout.07-18-2411-21-2403-19-25
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Management RightsNegotiating2025-03-24, CornellLays out rights reserved by the university.07-23-2412-05-2403-24-25
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DurationNegotiating2025-03-24, CornellSpecifies the length of the agreement.
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HousekeepingWithdrawn2025-02-18, CornellDescribes copy editing of final contract. Upcoming Sessions
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Notice to PartiesTentative Agreement2025-02-18, TAProvides university and union contact information.03-25-25
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NondiscriminationTentative Agreement2025-01-08, TAProhibits discrimination based on a broad set of categories.
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Academic FreedomTentative Agreement2025-01-08, TAProtects the worker's academic freedom and freedom of expression.Counterproposal Edit Key
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Appointment SecurityTentative Agreement2024-12-05, TAEnsures continued funding and support if an appointment is canceled.Blue text indicates new language introduced in the proposal.
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Union RightsTentative Agreement2024-11-20, TALays out various rights for the Union.Green text indicates language reasserted from a prior proposal.
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Professional RightsTentative Agreement2024-11-20, TALays out various rights for workers.Red struck text indicates language from the prior proposal that the new proposal has rejected
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RecognitionTentative Agreement2024-11-20, TADefines who belongs within the Union, i.e. the bargaining unit.Black struck text indicates language rejected in the prior proposal that the new proposal accepts.
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Inclusive Work EnvironmentTentative Agreement2024-10-29, TALays out various inclusivity measures. Black underlined text indicates language added in the prior proposal that the new proposal accepts.
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Bargaining Unit InformationTentative Agreement2024-09-04, TADefines what information about workers the University must provide to the Union.
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SeverabilityTentative Agreement2024-09-04, TAStandard; states that the law supersedes the contract.Other Resources
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WorkloadTentative Agreement2024-08-20, TARequires reasonable workloads.CGSU Website
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Health and SafetyTentative Agreement2024-08-20, TAAsserts various rights and protections related to workplace health and safety.Request a Union Representative
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Disability AccommodationsTentative Agreement2024-08-20, TAEnsures employees receive proper accommodations for disabilities.Sign a Union Card
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Undocumented and DACA Employee RightsTentative Agreement2024-08-20, TAProtections for undocumented and DACA employees.Get Involved
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Appointment Duties and Scope of WorkTentative Agreement2024-07-23, TADefines appropriate scope of work for TA, RA, GRA, and GA positions.Merch Store
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International Employee RightsTentative Agreement2024-07-18, TAProtections for international workers.
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Grievance ProcedureTentative Agreement2024-06-18, TAWhen the University violates any terms of the contract, workers may protect themselves by filing grievances.
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Appointment NotificationTentative Agreement2024-06-18, TAWorkers will receive written and detailed appointment notices
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Appointment PostingTentative Agreement2024-06-18, TARequires the university to create a website with open positions listed.
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TrainingTentative Agreement2024-05-16, TAProvides training to workers at no cost.
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AgreementTentative Agreement2024-04-16, TAStandard; defines that the Agreement exists.
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Memorandum of Agreement
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University Policies Impacting Working ConditionsTentative Agreement2024-07-23, TARestricts the use of univeristy policies to change working conditions.
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Side Letters
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Expiring Comprehensive Package ProposalProposed2025-03-11, CornellDescribes the terms of the compensation package.
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Tuition & FeesNegotiating2025-03-11, CGSU-UECovers the costs of all tuition and fees.
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