As you may know, our team has been hard at work negotiating a contract that gives us the fair wages we deserve, without compromising the stability of our jobs.
As we start closing in on the later stages of bargaining, we have an update from today at the frontlines of the #FightFor40:
Towards our main goal of fair compensation for all GRs, we brought OHSU a robust financial package, building on our win to increase stipend levels for School of Nursing and School of Public Health.
We hold firm on the necessary $40,000 salary in 2023.
We hold firm that OHSU should pay “the delta”, so the increase doesn’t impact stability of GR positions or lab funding.
To meet OHSU’s financial concerns, we’ve reduced our proposed increases in 2024 and 2025, and compromised on our proposal for a work from home equipment subsidy.
Despite this compromise, OHSU has not yet provided a financial counter, while stating we may be “coming to impasse”, since we are still “far apart on financials.”
We are nearing agreement on our proposal to provide contract training for faculty and a committee for ensuring accurate information is disseminated.
We’ve reached agreement on reducing the GR health plan out of pocket maximum by $1000, which is now limited to $2000, comparable to other unions at OHSU.
We work hard for OHSU, and that should be recognized. Our proposals are what we deserve, and we’ve worked hard to make them reasonable and affordable.
To support our proposal for a fair and reasonable wage, we’re holding a rally tomorrow, Wednesday June 7! We’ll meet up at 12:00 by the fountain at Mac Hall on the hill. Join us for pizza and drinks, learn more about the contract and bargaining, and show solidarity with the bargaining team in a meaningful way.
Let’s keep standing strong and making ourselves heard! It’s been fantastic seeing you come support us at bargaining. We’re optimistic about achieving a contract that reflects the hard work and contributions of GRs.
Your Bargaining Team,
John Russo, Adrian Baris, Austin Wright, and Raphael Kirchgäßner
We are receiving questions on how to proceed with the current air quality problem in the City when it affects you at the worksite. We are working with DC 37 in drafting some guidelines and will update you on this matter. Please keep yourself and your family safe, wear masks, hydrate and limit your activities outdoors.
The DC 37 Housing Committee, in conjunction with the DC 37 Municipal Employees Legal Services, will hold a special webinar on June 12 at 6 p.m. for information for NYCHA residents to vote on the future of their development. Find out about the options and how residents can vote.
Guest Speakers are Iziah Thompson, Senior Policy Analyst, Community Service Society, and Harrison Campbell, President, Local 957, NYCHA Clerical Employees.
March with Local 1549 and DC 37 for the June 11th NYC Puerto Rican Day Parade!
Please submit your contact info to [email protected] no later than 4pm Thursday, June 8. Space is limited, and you must be registered in advance to march. You will be issued a parade participant wrist band the day of. Members are encouraged to wear union T-shirts and DC 37 will provide bottled waters and green caps for members marching in parade.
Please meet for the group lineup on East 46th Street between 5th Ave and Madison Ave at 11 AM sharp!
