WCM Postdocs United-UAW Bargaining Survey I support WCMPU-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. Question Title * 1. Name (First, Middle, Last / Nickname) Question Title * 2. Mobile Phone Question Title * 3. Email (non-WCM) Question Title * 4. Department Question Title * 5. Building and Room # Question Title * 6. Principal Investigator Question Title * 7. Start Date at WCM Question Title * 8. What is the Length Stated on Current Offer Letter? 1yr 2yr 3yr Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. Are you on a visa? yes no Question Title * 10. Have you lived in WCM postdoc housing? yes, currently yes, previously no Question Title * 11. How many dependent(s) do you have? adult child Question Title * 12. Do you have student loans? yes no Please rate the importance of including each right/protection in a contract for all postdoctoral researchers. Select one per row; 5 is most important, 1 is least important. Job Expectations Question Title * 13. Job Descriptions and Notification: Require timely notification of job-relatedinformation, including clear job descriptions with appointment length, dutiesand evaluation criteria, pay, benefits, and workplace rights 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Comments/Concerns Question Title * 14. Job Security: Protect against unjust termination 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Comments/Concerns Question Title * 15. Paid Time-Off/Leave: Increase paid time off, vacation time, holidays, leave forfamily, medical or other reasons; ensure roll-over of unused days 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Comments/Concerns Question Title * 16. Workload: Ensure the right to address unreasonable workloads 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Comments/Concerns Professional Development Question Title * 17. Orientation and job training: Provide orientation, health/safety information, etc. for new hires 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Comments/Concerns Question Title * 18. Mentorship standards: Ensure adequate mentorship from your supervisor 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Comments/Concerns Question Title * 19. Teaching/mentorship opportunities: Provide opportunities to teach, mentorstudents, etc. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Comments/Concerns Question Title * 20. Career development/conference opportunities: Provide opportunities to further your career by attending conferences, seminars, courses, etc 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Comments/Concerns Working Environment Question Title * 21. Disability Access: Increase disability access and services 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Comments/Concerns Question Title * 22. Health and Safety: Ensure the right to address unsafe or unhealthy workenvironments 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Comments/Concerns Question Title * 23. Space and Equipment: Ensure adequate space and materials necessary forassigned duties, including computers, software, cloud storage, etc. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Comments/Concerns Question Title * 24. Remote Work: Ensure access to necessary materials and support for remotework 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Comments/Concerns Workplace Rights Question Title * 25. Academic Rights: Establish clear intellectual property rights and agency overauthorship 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Comments/Concerns Question Title * 26. Grievance Procedure: Establish a procedure to enforce the contract thatincludes the ability to take grievances to a neutral arbitrator 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Comments/Concerns Question Title * 27. Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Abuse: Strengthen protections againstall forms of discrimination, harassment, and abuse including power-basedharassment and bullying 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Comments/Concerns Question Title * 28. Appointment length: Increase appointment length 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Comments/Concerns Question Title * 29. Visa and immigration support Strengthen rights and support for international researchers regarding immigration, visas, and green cards 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Comments/Concerns 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 using the following scale between 1 and 5: 1 - lowest importance, 5 - highest importance. Provide any comments, concerns, or examples in the comment box at the end of each section. Question Title * 30. CHILDCARE AND DEPENDENT COVERAGE Guarantee and improve paid parental leave Increase affordable access to childcare, including subsidies Improve affordability of insurance coverage for dependents Question Title * 31. CHILDCARE AND DEPENDENT COVERAGE - Comments/Concerns Question Title * 32. WAGES AND EMPLOYMENT Raise base salary Increase experience-based pay increases Guarantee advance pay for work, training, and immigration-related expenses (e.g. visa renewals, conferences) Question Title * 33. WAGES AND EMPLOYMENT - Comments/Concerns Question Title * 34. HEALTH BENEFITS Expand network coverage Lower out-of-pocket costs (e.g. premiums, co-pays, etc.) Improve WCM health services on campus Provide improved vision and dental insurance Provide improved mental health coverage Provide free oocyte cryopreservation Question Title * 35. HEALTH BENEFITS - Comments/Concerns Question Title * 36. HOUSING Guarantee access to housing for the duration of appointments Lower cost of WCM housing (e.g. rent limits) Improve shuttle service at WCM housing Ensure pay increases keep pace with rent increase Guarantee equitable relocation financial assistance Ensure non-legally recognized partners can also live in WCM housing Provide guarantor services Establish formal channels for housing grievances (e.g. timely repairs) Question Title * 37. HOUSING - Comments/Concerns Question Title * 38. OTHER BENEFITS Establish retirement benefits with combined employer and self contribution Improve life insurance/disability coverage Provide student loan repayment assistance Guarantee access to WCM tuition benefits for all researchers and dependents Provide access to free tax and investment assistance Increase MTA/Citibike subsidies Increase access to community benefits like gyms, museums and local institutions Comments/Concerns Question Title * 39. OTHER BENEFITS - Comments/Concerns Question Title * 40. I would like an organizer to reach out about becoming more involved with WCM Postdocs United-UAW (WCMPU-UAW) Yes Question Title * 41. Are there any other issues or concerns that are not mentioned in the survey? Please use the space below for additional comments Done