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HUCTW Members Praise Tentative Contract Changes
Members of Harvard’s largest employee union praised the details of a recent agreement with the University that features significant changes in health care benefits and wage compensation.
Harvard and Union Reach Tentative Agreement After Months of Negotiations
After tense negotiations, Harvard and its largest employee union have reached a tentative settlement on a three-year long contract that comes nearly four months past the expiration of their previous agreement.
Harvard and Union Continue Contract Renegotiations
More than two and a half months after the expiration of their previous contract, members of the Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers remain engaged in “very frustrating” contract renegotiations with the University, HUCTW director Bill Jaeger said Monday.
Students, Workers Rally Ahead of HUDS Contract Renegotiations
Students from across a variety of organizations gathered inside the Phillips Brooks House last week to hear testimonials from HUDS workers, who expressed concerns over possible changes to health care.
City Councillor Leads Effort Advocating $15 Minimum Wage
Cambridge City Councillor Nadeem A. Mazen is spearheading an effort to raise Cambridge’s minimum wage to $15 an hour, though it remains unclear whether such a policy shift would affect Harvard.
Harvard and Union Bring in Mediators as Deadline Approaches
Contract negotiations between Harvard and its largest union are set to run past the Sept. 30 deadline.
Harvard and Union Negotiate as Deadline Approaches
If the Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers and Harvard do not meet the Sept. 30 deadline, the union will likely continue to operate on its existing contract.
Union Negotiations Ongoing, Labor Director Murphy Departs
Harvard’s director of labor relations departed for Northeastern amid contract negotiations with the Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers.
Dining Workers Rally for 2016 Labor Negotiations
Nearly 100 people attended the kick-off rally, including current Harvard University Dining Services employees, other members of the UNITE HERE Local 26 union, and Harvard students.
Med School Postdocs Criticize Health Benefits Changes
Nearly 70 Harvard Medical School postdoctoral fellows, professors, and administrators signed a letter expressing concern that the University’s new health benefits plan may disproportionately burden postdocs.
Negotiations Ahead, Union Convenes To Discuss Health Care
Two “pre-negotiation” sessions occurred last week and each drew around 50 total participants, focusing on health care.
