I support SPOC-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. 

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* Name and Contact Info

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* Other Info

RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS

Please rate the importance of including each right/protection in a contract for all postdoctoral researchers.
Job Expectations

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* Job Descriptions and Notification

Require timely notification of job-related information, including clear job descriptions with appointment length, duties and evaluation criteria, pay, benefits, and workplace rights

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* Job Security

Protect against unjust termination or last-minute withdrawal of funding/appointments

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* Paid Time-Off/Leave

Increase paid time off, vacation time, holidays, leave for family, medical or other reasons; ensure roll-over of unused days

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* Workload

Ensure the right to address unreasonable workloads

Professional Development

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* Job Training and Orientation

Provide adequate job training and orientation for new hires

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* Mentorship and Career-Related Resources

Ensure adequate mentorship and resources for career development and teaching

Working Environment

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* Disability Access

Increase disability access and services

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* Health and Safety

Ensure the right to address unsafe or unhealthy work environments

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* Space and Equipment

Ensure adequate space and materials necessary for assigned duties, including remote work

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* Remote Work

Ensure access to necessary materials for remote work

Workplace Rights

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* Academic Rights

Establish clear intellectual property rights, including ability to be listed as a primary author and protected against listing without consent

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* Grievance Procedure

Establish a procedure to enforce the contract that includes the ability to take grievances to a neutral arbitrator

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* Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Abuse

Strengthen protections against all forms of discrimination, harassment, and abuse including power-based harassment and bullying

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* International Researcher Rights

Strengthen rights and support for international researchers regarding immigration, appointment length, visas and green cards, taxes, relocation, housing, and employment services

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: 1 - high, 2 - medium, 3 - low. Provide any comments, concerns, or examples in the space on the right.

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* CHILDCARE AND DEPENDENT COVERAGE

  1 - High 2 - Medium 3 - Low
Guarantee paid parental leave
Increase affordable access to childcare, including subsidies
Expand affordable insurance coverage
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* 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 and training-related expenses
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* HEALTH BENEFITS

  1 - High 2 - Medium 3 - Low
Expand network coverage near campus
Lower out-of-pocket costs
Improve referral system
Improve Sinai health services on campus
Provide improved, paid dental insurance
Provide improved, paid vision coverage
Provide improved, paid mental health coverage
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* 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
Ensure timely replacements/repairs
Establish formal channels for housing grievances
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* 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 Sinai 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 MTA subsidies
Increase access to community benefits like 92Y, museums and local institutions
Other (please specify):

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* I would like to get more involved in our efforts to win a strong first contract for Sinai Postdoctoral Organizing Committee-UAW  (SPOC-UAW)

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* Are there any other issues or concerns that are not mentioned in the survey? Please use the space below for additional comments

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