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The labor union for teaching and research assistants at Temple in Philly. Contact us at union@tugsa.org. RESPECT. RAISES. HEALTHCARE. We make, Temple takes.
Philadelphia, PAlinktr.ee/tugsaJoined March 2011
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After four days of voting, membership has RATIFIED the March 9th Tentative Agreement 344-8. This ratification landslide and the gains of our new Collective Bargaining Agreement are a historic achievement for our union. (1/11)
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We are so proud of the work done so far by the
@ruaaup
@ruaaup_ptl
@ABhsnj
bargaining team and the thousands of strikers across NJ! Until the CBA is ratified, we continue to demand
@RutgersU
bargains fairly, and if they don't, we'll be right next to you on the picket line!
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Now, Rutgers upper administration must act quickly to negotiate a fair contract and treat their workers with the respect they deserve. Until then, we’ll be joining the picket lines at Camden, Newark, and New Brunswick! ...
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We were successful in forcing Temple University to recognize the value and dignity of its graduate workers and, in doing so, forcing the resignation of now-former President Jason Wingard. ...
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...and their commitment to winning better pay and benefits, more equitable working conditions, and job security for their members is vital to the future of their university. Their resolve, like ours, demonstrates a refusal to accept the status quo and a rejection...
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Letter of Support for Rutgers Strikers The Temple University Graduate Students’ Association, TUGSA, AFT Local 6290, proudly stands in solidarity with our union siblings on strike at Rutgers University. The three unions on strike together represent over 9,000 academic workers...
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“We really need an administration that prioritizes education and that puts people over profit." - Manasa Gopakumar from the TUGSA contract negotiations team 💯 We all need to stand against the corporatizing of higher education! #TempleUnionMade
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AL DÍA News
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Dr. Jason Wingard's resignation is effective today. AL DÍA heard from student organizations about their expectations and the future of the university. (@TUGSA_6290) aldianews.com/en/education/e
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Nathan Kalman-Lamb
@nkalamb
This Prez tried all the dirtiest tactics to break the
@TUGSA_6290
strike: scab labor, waiving tuition remissions, even withholding health insurance. Instead of breaking the union, it cost him his job.
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Nathan Kalman-Lamb
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This is not getting enough attention: @TempleUniv's President went to all-out war with its graduate worker union and not only decisively lost that labor struggle, but also lost his job. Labor is ascendent in higher ed. Just a heads up for y'all admins. inquirer.com/news/temple-un
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Helen Gym
@HelenGymPHL
Congratulations
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! You courageously stood strong for 42 days to secure this hard-fought agreement. Thank you for proving what’s possible in our proud union town when workers demand dignity. The eyes of the nation were watching — and workers won.
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After four days of voting, membership has RATIFIED the March 9th Tentative Agreement 344-8. This ratification landslide and the gains of our new Collective Bargaining Agreement are a historic achievement for our union. (1/11)
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Rutgers AAUP-AFT Academic Worker Union
@ruaaup
Good Morning! It’s day 257 without a contract & 5 days since 94% of members who voted told us they were #strikeready! It is a GREAT morning as we share in celebrating a successful strike & new contract ratification for our
@TUGSA_6290
siblings! Solidarity!!
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After four days of voting, membership has RATIFIED the March 9th Tentative Agreement 344-8. This ratification landslide and the gains of our new Collective Bargaining Agreement are a historic achievement for our union. (1/11)
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Philly AFL-CIO
@PhillyAFLCIO
Congratulations to the brave
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workers on their monumental victory! Philly is a union town!
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After four days of voting, membership has RATIFIED the March 9th Tentative Agreement 344-8. This ratification landslide and the gains of our new Collective Bargaining Agreement are a historic achievement for our union. (1/11)
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Justin Roig🇵🇷🏳️‍🌈Is Short
@RoigJustin
We did it gang🥹! When’s the victory party
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After four days of voting, membership has RATIFIED the March 9th Tentative Agreement 344-8. This ratification landslide and the gains of our new Collective Bargaining Agreement are a historic achievement for our union. (1/11)
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Liz Shuler
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RESPECT. RAISES. HEALTHCARE. Congratulations Temple academic workers
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! This contract is the result of hard work, determination and the power of collective action. When we fight together, we win together!
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After four days of voting, membership has RATIFIED the March 9th Tentative Agreement 344-8. This ratification landslide and the gains of our new Collective Bargaining Agreement are a historic achievement for our union. (1/11)
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@Callahan@union.place
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26 years ago, a bunch of us, bedraggled by overwork but brighteyed with idealism, crowded into the grad student lounge on the 7th floor of Gladfelter Hall. Many current TUGSA members perhaps hadn’t yet been born. But y’all were the future we strove for.
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After four days of voting, membership has RATIFIED the March 9th Tentative Agreement 344-8. This ratification landslide and the gains of our new Collective Bargaining Agreement are a historic achievement for our union. (1/11)
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Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta
@malcolmkenyatta
When working people fight, they WIN! So damn proud of
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and the hard won gains in this agreement. It was a honor to stand in solidarity with them.
@TempleUniv
is a better place when it does better by the workers and students who make it what it is.
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After four days of voting, membership has RATIFIED the March 9th Tentative Agreement 344-8. This ratification landslide and the gains of our new Collective Bargaining Agreement are a historic achievement for our union. (1/11)
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