Bargaining Updates

This week our bargaining team returned to the table for our 8th session with NIH management. We achieved several important wins, but we need to keep fighting to secure all the rights that we deserve. To join Fellows’ efforts to win a strong contract, send an email to...

We met this week with NIH management for our seventh bargaining session as we fight to win our historic first contract. NIH management came to the table unprepared and spent the vast majority of the three days in their caucus room. They passed very few proposals and...

Last week bargaining was at NIEHS in North Carolina. During the week, NIEHS Fellows had a meeting where bargaining committee members gave updates and NIEHS Fellows spoke about the plan to win big on issues that matter, with a special focus on visiting Fellow issues....

Last week was an action packed return to bargaining at the table with NIH management after a three week pause. We tentatively agreed to four articles this week. All of these agreements will be subject to a final vote of all Fellows on our full contract.  Professional...

During bargaining this week, the NIH administration has continued to show that they don’t want things to change. They have repeatedly stated they want a barebones contract that doesn't enshrine Fellows’ rights or enhance workplace conditions that Fellows care deeply...

Last week we continued to focus on initial negotiations around union rights for fellows, such as representation and grievance processes, which will lay a strong foundation for future wins. (Read more: FAQs) Progress has been made on several of these initial topics,...

We had our first full bargaining session with NIH management this week. Our bargaining committee came prepared with many well-thought-out proposals, ready to engage in a productive bargaining process with the NIH. However, we were disappointed by the response we were...