by gswoc | Dec 3, 2023 | Bargaining, Updates
One week ago, Graduate Student Workers (GSWs) reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) with USC administration on a first union contract. From tomorrow, December 4th, at 9am, to Wednesday, December 6th, at 6pm, GSWs will vote on whether or not to ratify the TA. Check out...
by gswoc | Nov 30, 2023 | Bargaining, Updates
My name is Gilbert, and I’m a 3rd-year in the Chemistry Department. I’m reaching out to provide some additional details before the ratification vote coming up next Monday, which will decide whether or not Graduate Student Workers ratify the Tentative Agreement as our...
by gswoc | Nov 30, 2023 | Bargaining, Updates
My name is Ray, and I’m a 4th year international GSW in the ECE department. I’m writing to tell you that, next Monday, December 4th, I’ll be voting in favor of ratifying the Tentative Agreement, in part because of the steps it makes toward securing dignity and justice...
by gswoc | Nov 28, 2023 | Bargaining, Updates
My name is Anna, and I’m a PhD Candidate in the Marine and Environmental Biology Department, also on the bargaining team. I’m writing to encourage you to join other Graduate Student Workers in attending an “Our Contract” information session this week, to learn more...
by gswoc | Nov 28, 2023 | Bargaining, Updates
My name is Anand, and I’m a PhD Candidate in the Computer Science department. I’m emailing you to share why I’ll be joining a majority of Graduate Student Workers (GSWs) voting “Yes” to ratify the Tentative Agreement as our first-ever union contract. I’m excited to...
by gswoc | Nov 27, 2023 | Bargaining, Updates
You likely received the email last night – and heard the news this morning – that the bargaining team has reached a Tentative Agreement on a first contract! USC administration came to the table at the last minute with major concessions to avert a strike. I’m emailing...
