GSOC-UAW

  • GSOC Responds to NYU’s Updated NDAH ‘Enforcement Guidelines’

    On August 25th, the University issued new ‘guidance’ for the enforcement of its non-discrimination and anti-harassment (NDAH) policy which effectively codifies the political ideology of Zionism as a protected identity under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. In characterizing “‘Zionist’ as a substitute or codeword for Jew or Israeli,” the administration conflates Judaism…

  • Childcare Subsidy Applications Due Jan. 31

    Dear Graduate Worker, This is a reminder to apply for the GSOC Local 2110 Childcare Subsidy program. The final day to submit your application is January 31, 2023. Our union established a Child Care Fund for all eligible graduate employees with children. This year, the fund is at $225,000 to be disbursed to graduate…

  • International Graduate Employee Fund Applications Due Jan. 31

    Dear Graduate Worker, This is an invitation to apply for the GSOC Local 2110 International Graduate Employee Accounting and Legal Assistance Fund for academic year 2021-2022. The final day to submit your application is January 31, 2023. Our union established an International Graduate Employee Accounting and Legal Assistance Fund to assist international graduate employees…

  • The Grad Worker Rank & File, Vol. 3!

    The Grad Worker Rank & File, Vol. 3!

    This special issue will be distributed in print along with copies of The Art of the Gouge, a detailed report by the Faculty Against the Sexton Plan (FASP) concerning NYU’s harmful financial practices. If you’d like to print copies of The Rank & File for yourself or your department, a downloadable version can be found here.

  • GSOC Responds to Martin Dorph’s Statement on Student Pay Delays

    Martin Dorph’s original memorandum:    

  • The Grad Worker Rank & File, Vol. 2!

    The Grad Worker Rank & File, Vol. 2!

    The latest edition of your union news is online and on its way to your department common areas soon! If you’d like to print some for yourself or your department, a downloadable version can be found here.

  • The Grad Worker Rank & File, Vol. 1!

    The Grad Worker Rank & File, Vol. 1!

    Our first ever newsletter is now live online (below) and on its way to your department common areas! If you’d like to print one for your department, a downloadable version can be found here.

  • An open letter

    An open letter

    Click here to download the letter.

  • Stewards Elections Update

    Dear members, We write to report that steward candidate Patrick Cooper (Physics) has withdrawn his acceptance of nomination due to impending graduation, rendering an election unnecessary. There being no other contested seats, the following members have hereby been elected by acclamation to serve on the GSOC Assembly of Stewards representing GSAS SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND…

  • Stewards Elections Update – Voting for GSAS Sciences Technology and Math Stewards on May 6th and 7th

    We write to report the results of the April 5 call for nominations to serve on the GSOC Assembly of Stewards, and to announce an election to be held this Wednesday and Thursday, May 6-7 to determine steward representation for GSAS SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND MATH. Balloting will take place in the Graduate Student Lounge,…

  • GSOC Makes History Again! Contract Overwhelmingly Ratified!

    GSOC Makes History Again! Contract Overwhelmingly Ratified!

    Downloadable version of contract can be found here. See below for embedded PDF 18 years after a majority of NYU graduate employees first organized as GSOC-UAW, 13 years after we ratified our first contract, 10 years after NYU stripped recognition of our Union and refused to negotiate a second contract, 9 years after our…

  • GSOC Responds to NYU Administration’s Public Mischaracterizations

    GSOC Responds to NYU Administration’s Public Mischaracterizations

    In advance of our potential strike action next week and in light of major mischaracterizations of our positions and bargaining process by NYU administration, we offer this statement to make clear where we stand and why we are prepared to strike. We are fighting for a fair contract which includes immediate wage increases for…