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Welcome to the TRU-UE Bargaining Tracker!
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Upcoming Bargaining DatesBargaining Updates from Latest Sessions
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Tracker at a glance
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Non-economic proposals Economic proposals
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#ArticleStatusLatest proposalDescription of Article#ArticleStatusLatest Proposal
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1AgreementTentative Agreement 2023.05.31 TAEstablishes that the contract can only be modified upon agreement between JHU and TRU-UE.22Union Office SpaceDropped2024.03.19 TRU Proposal
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2RecognitionTentative Agreement2023.09.14 TAEstablishes that the union is the sole bargaining representative for the bargaining unit as defined by this article.23HolidaysTentative Agreement2024.01.16 TA
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3Union Security and Check-OffTentative Agreement2024.03.19 TAEstablishes who pays union dues and how they are collected (click here to read more about union shop).24LeaveTentative Agreement2024.03.19 TA
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4SeverabilityTentative Agreement2023.05.31 TAEstablishes that parts of contract can be automatically invalidated if determined to be illegal.25Benefits (Formerly Medical Benefits)Tentative Agreement2024.03.29 TA
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5No RetaliationMoved to Another ArticleMoved to Non-discriminationSets protections against workplace retaliation for workers who exercise their rights established by the contract.26Other BenefitsMoved to Another ArticleMoved to Benefits
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6Union rightsTentative Agreement2023.07.17 TASets out what resources union representatives can use to communicate with union members.27CompensationTentative Agreement2024.03.29 TA
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7Discipline and DischargeTentative Agreement2024.03.12 TASets the process and circumstances under which a graduate worker can be disciplined or fired.28On-Time Payment and Over PaymentMoved to Another ArticleMoved to Compensation
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8Grievance ProcedureTentative Agreement2023.07.27 TAProvides a formal procedure under which violations of the contract can be adjudicated.29Funding Periods and Funding SourcesMoved to Another ArticleMoved to Compensation
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9Bargaining Unit InformationTentative Agreement2023.07.17 TADescribes the information that JHU is obligated to provide the union while remaining compliant with FERPA.30Tuition and FeesMoved to Another ArticleMoved to Compensation
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10WorkloadTentative Agreement2024.01.16 TASets limits on maximum number of hours grads can be required to work and when.31Expenses and TA PayMoved to Another ArticleMoved to Compensation
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11Appointment Duties/Scope of WorkTentative Agreement2023.06.08 TAEstablishes that employees can decline assignments of a personal nature or not spelled out in their appointment letter.32Dependent CareMoved to Another ArticleMoved to Benefits
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12Appointment SecurityTentative Agreement2023.10.23 TAProvides protection for workers who have their teaching and/or research assistantships canceled.33Employee AssistanceMoved to Another ArticleMoved to Benefits
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13Appointment Notification and ReappointmentTentative Agreement2023.08.03 TAEstablishes that grad workers will receive an appointment letter describing their duties, pay rate, etc.34TransitTentative Agreement2024.03.20 TA
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14Training/Professional developmentTentative Agreement2023.06.20 TAEstablishes graduate students will receive necessary training at no cost and be able to take leave to attend external training or certification exams.XXLeave and BenefitsMoved to Another ArticleMoved to Benefits
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15Professional RightsTentative Agreement2023.09.14 TAAddresses many aspects of our work including professional latitude, remote work, frequency of supervisor meetings, reimbursement for expenses, intellectual property, other work, changing advisors.
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16International Student IssuesTentative Agreement2023.01.05 TADelineates the Office of International Services’ responsibilities to international graduate students.
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17Non-discrimination, Harassment, and No RetaliationTentative Agreement2024.02.02 TAProtects students against discrimination based on race, gender, sexuality, and other protected classes.
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18Inclusive work environmentTentative Agreement2023.11.06 TAEstablishes the right to workplace accommodations such as accessibility.
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20Public SafetyTentative Agreement2024.01.03 TAProhibits JHU from maintaining an armed private police force, policing surrounding neighborhoods, harassing marginalized communities, and shutting down peaceful demonstrations.
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21Health and SafetyTentative Agreement2023.10.23 TAEstablishes OSHA compliance, access to regular testing for workplace hazards, and more.
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XXScope of AgreementMoved to Another ArticleMoved to Management RightsEstablishes which academic matters are outside the scope of the contract.
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XXManagement and Academic RightsTentative Agreement2024.03.19 TAOutlines actions JHU may take regarding matters outside the scope of the contract.
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XXNo Strike, No LockoutTentative Agreement2024.03.19 TAEstablishes when the union may participate in collective actions and whether or not the University can lock out union members.
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XXModificationsTentative Agreement2023.05.31 TAEstablishes conditions for modifying the contract.
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XXTerm of AgreementTentative Agreement2023.10.02 TAEstablishes how long the agreement is in force and when renegotiations begin.
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XXLabor Management CommitteeTentative Agreement2024.01.29 TAEstablishes a committee to periodically discuss the state of contract enforcement.
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