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ERU-UAW Bargaining Survey

I support ERU-UAW in bargaining collectively to reach a fair contract. This survey allows postdoctoral researchers to provide information about our priorities to the elected bargaining committee. They will use the surveys to prepare a bargaining platform on which we will have the opportunity to vote. After democratic approval of our bargaining platform, the bargaining committee can negotiate with confidence for the needs of all postdoctoral researchers. I understand that no one pays dues or fees until after a contract has been democratically approved by postdoctoral researchers.
1.Name (First, Middle, Last / Nickname)(Required.)
2.Mobile Phone
3.Email
4.Department
5.Building and Room #
6.Principal Investigator
7.Start Date at Einstein
Please rate the importance of including each right/protection in a fair contract for all postdoctoral researchers at Einstein. Select one per row.
Job Expectations
8.Job Descriptions and Notification: Require timely notification of job-related information, including clear job descriptions with start date, appointment length, appointment renewal, duties and evaluation criteria, pay, benefits, and workplace rights
High
Medium
Low
9.Job Security: Protect against unjust termination or last-minute withdrawal of funding/appointments
High
Medium
Low
10.Paid Time-Off/Leave: Increase paid time off, vacation time, holidays, religious holidays, leave for family, medical or other reasons; ensure roll-over of unused days
High
Medium
Low
11.Workload: Ensure the right to address unreasonable workloads
High
Medium
Low
Professional Development
12.Job Training and Orientation: Provide adequate job training and orientation for new hires
High
Medium
Low
13.Mentorship and Career-Related Resources: Ensure adequate mentorship and resources for career development and teaching
High
Medium
Low
Working Environment
14.Disability Access: Increase disability access and services
High
Medium
Low
15.Health and Safety: Ensure the right to address unsafe or unhealthy work environments
High
Medium
Low
16.Space and Equipment: Ensure adequate space and materials necessary for assigned duties
High
Medium
Low
17.Remote Work: Ensure access to necessary materials for remote work
High
Medium
Low
Workplace Rights
18.Academic Rights: Establish clear intellectual property rights, including ability to be listed as a primary author and protected against listing without consent
High
Medium
Low
19.Grievance Procedure: Establish a procedure to enforce the contract that includes the ability to take grievances to a neutral arbitrator
High
Medium
Low
20.Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Abuse: Strengthen protections against all forms of discrimination, harassment, and abuse including power-based harassment and bullying
High
Medium
Low
21.International Researcher Rights: Strengthen rights and support for international researchers regarding immigration, appointment length, visas and green cards, including reimbursement for visa renewal costs; taxes, relocation, housing, and employment services
High
Medium
Low
WAGES AND BENEFITS

In order to facilitate the bargaining process effectively, it is important that we decide not only which of the following economic items should be our bargaining goals, but also which of them should be our highest priorities.

In each section, please assign each item a priority for what you believe a fair contract for all postdoctoral researchers would include using the following scale: 1-high, 2-medium, 3-low. Provide any comments, concerns, or examples in the comment box at the end of each section.
22.Childcare and Dependent Coverage
1 - High
2 - Medium
3 - Low
Guarantee paid parental leave and family leave
Increase affordable access to childcare, including subsidies
Expand affordable insurance coverage
Other (please specify):
23.WAGES AND EMPLOYMENT
1 - High
2 - Medium
3 - Low
Ensure regular experience-based pay increases
Raise base salary
Ensure timely payment of wages and stipends
Guarantee advance pay and/or timely reimbursement for work-related expenses
Other (please specify):
24.HEALTH BENEFITS
1 - High
2 - Medium
3 - Low
Expand network coverage near campus
Lower out-of-pocket costs
Improve referral system
Improve Einstein health services on campus
Provide improved, affordable paid dental insurance
Provide improved, affordable vision coverage
Provide improved, affordable mental health coverage
Other (please specify):
25.HOUSING
1 - High
2 - Medium
3 - Low
Guarantee access to affordable housing for the duration of appointments and expand eligibility criteria
Ensure pay increases keep pace with rent increases or inflation
Ensure timely replacements/repairs
Establish formal channels for housing grievances
Expand affordable renters insurance coverage
Other (please specify):
26.OTHER BENEFITS
1 - High
2 - Medium
3 - Low
Establish retirement benefits with combined employer and self contribution
Increase access to life insurance
Increase access to disability insurance
Establish access to Einstein educational benefits for all researchers and dependents
Protect and/or increase access to benefits and visas while on leave
Provide access to free tax and investment assistance
Provide commuter benefits like MTA subsidies or toll reimbursement
Increase access to community benefits like 92Y, museums and local institutions
Increase access to affordable healthy grocery options
Provide social/recreational space for postdocs
Other (please specify):
27.I would like to get more involved in our efforts to win a strong first contract for Einstein Researchers United-UAW (ERU-UAW)
28.Are there any other issues/concerns that were not mentioned in the survey? Please use the space below for additional comments