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Controversial Firing Led to Outraged Faculty Demanding Answers UPDATE (November 19, 2021): Faculty no confidence votes in Rutgers-Camden Chancellor Antonio Tillis and Provost Daniel Hart passed by wide margins, it was announced late Friday afternoon. The no confidence resolution against Tillis passed by a vote of 94 to 56, with 19 abstentions, a nearly two-thirds …
Takeaway: We’ve launched our bargaining survey to find out what matters most to you as we organize for a new contract. 1) Complete the survey now; take 15 minutes after you read this email to fill it out. 2) Talk to colleagues about the importance of our union knowing your concerns and issues, and give out …
Dear colleague, We’re writing to update you about a development in our discussions with the administration about our contract, which expires on June 30, 2022. Last week, management responded to a proposal about extending union contracts from the Coalition of Rutgers Unions. After discussions with CRU, our Negotiating Committee decided to give them this week …
Dear colleague, A rebellion is brewing in Camden. The underfunding and inequitable treatment of Rutgers-Camden is getting worse, not better. Faculty, grad workers, and students are taking a stand for accountability and transparency in how our university is run. We want a Rutgers where financial decisions aren’t dictated by an unfair RCM budget model but by a …
Dear colleague, With most of us back on campus this fall—whether in Camden, Newark, or New Brunswick—it is clear that one feature of learning, teaching, and working at Rutgers did not change while we were gone: workspaces for faculty and students alike are in a horrible state. This is not the fault of the hardworking …
Dear colleague, Earlier this week, you likely received an email from Tony Calcado, the university’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, informing you of an all-university-employee vaccination mandate. As of December 8, 2021, all faculty and staff must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved medical or religious exemption. If you have not …
Dear colleague, We urge anyone who can to come out and support Governor Phil Murphy and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders when they visit Rutgers-New Brunswick this Thursday, October 28, at 6:30 p.m. (click here to register). We want to show that our unions at Rutgers back Governor Murphy as he campaigns for reelection—and make sure our side is …
Dear colleague: October is open enrollment month for your state health benefits at Rutgers. Any changes that you make this month will go into effect on January 1, 2022. Earlier this year, the Coalition of Rutgers Unions successfully negotiated more affordable health insurance options. If you didn’t change plans during the special enrollment period in May, …