• Bargaining Blog – welcome!

    Welcome to our page where we will be updating everyone on the progress of our bargaining, both for Impact bargaining as well as our next contract! Updates will be posted after every bargaining session. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to Sandy, Iraj, or Isaac

  • Find out if you’re eligible for GSOC membership SIGN YOUR UNION CARD Why Should I Sign a Union Card? Signing a union card is a condition of employment for all eligible graduate workers at NYU. NYU is an “agency shop,” which means that all eligible workers are automatically part of the union. There are…

  • 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…

  • GSOC Calls to Tax NYU and REPAIR CUNY

    March 4, 2024 Members of the Graduate Student Organizing Committee-UAW Local 2110, the union for graduate employees at New York University, are proud to stand with our colleagues at the City University of New York in support of the REPAIR campaign to tax the properties of New York State’s largest private universities and fund…

  • November Members’ Meeting

    Dear fellow workers, We’re writing to invite you to our upcoming Monthly Member’s Meeting next Tuesday, November 28th at 4:30 PM at Tandon Dibner Library in Room 433. We will host a steward/organizer training, update members on ongoing grievances, and discuss the procedure of distributing the GSOC Emergency Fund along with upcoming union position elections. GSOC is urging all…

  • October Members’ Meeting

    Dear fellow workers, We’re writing to invite you to our upcoming Monthly Member’s Meeting next Tuesday, October 17th at 4:30 PM at King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center (KJCC) Room 301 on Floor 3E. We will host a steward/organizer training, update members on ongoing grievances, and discuss our political solidarity process. GSOC is urging all members and stewards…

  • Course Assistant Settlement Finalized!

    Dear fellow workers, We are writing to you to deliver long-awaited and exciting news. After over two years, we settled and executed the Course Assistant underpayment grievance. The Union and the University signed the settlement on August 31st, 2023. As per its terms: Moreover, the settlement further stipulates that moving forward, Course Assistants will have clarity…

  • June Members’ Meeting, CA Back Pay, Health & Safety Working Group!

    Dear fellow workers, Join us next Tuesday, June 20 at 4:30 PM for our June Member’s Meeting (see listserv or email us for location and Zoom details). Monthly Members’ Meeting–in person! We’ll discuss summer organizing plans and share updates on ongoing grievances, including course assistant back pay. Unit reps, Local 2110 reps, Organizing Committee members,…

  • Cops Off Campus Update and Upcoming Town Hall

    Dear fellow workers, Three weeks ago, the GSOC Health and Safety Working Group met with representatives from NYU to discuss graduate employees’ concerns regarding safe working conditions and health risks associated with the presence of cops on campus. These were the key takeaways from our meeting: In light of these developments, GSOC will be…

  • May Members’ Meeting, Health & Safety Working Group, and Organizing Committee Elections!

    Dear fellow workers, Join us Tuesday, April May 16th at 4:30 PM in King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center (KJCC) Rm 701. Read on to find out more about this meeting, forthcoming steward elections, and being a part of GSOC’s Health & Safety Working Group. Monthly Member’s Meeting—in person! Join us in person on Tuesday May 16th at…

  • 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…

  • Fall Elections with GSOC!

    Dear fellow members, We will be holding elections for THREE different union positions in our Members meeting on July 19th at 4:30 pm. The positions up for election are 3 Organizing Committee Chairs (unpaid), Open Steward Positions in every district (unpaid), and  3 Fall Semester Unit Representative (paid!). If you are going to attend any members’ meeting,…