Updates
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April 2 and 12, 2024 negotiations update
The university and union continued to exchange numerous counterproposals on non-economic matters and reached a tentative agreement regarding grievance procedure.
April 16, 2024
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March 19 and 22, 2024 negotiations update
The university and union held two bargaining sessions the week of March 18, with numerous counterproposals shared as we work towards a first collective bargaining agreement.
March 25, 2024
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March 8, 2024 negotiations update
At the March 8 bargaining session, the university engaged in productive discussions with the union regarding pending non-economic proposals.
March 11, 2024
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February 29, 2024 negotiations update
At the February 29 bargaining session, the university and union progressed discussions and reached a tentative agreement on a contract proposal regarding appointment postings.
March 01, 2024
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February 15, 2024 negotiations update
At the February 15 bargaining session, the university reiterated its long-standing commitment to inclusivity.
February 20, 2024
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February 2, 2024 negotiations update
At the February 2 bargaining session, the university detailed the comprehensive health and safety initiatives and protocols in place to protect graduate workers.
February 05, 2024
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December 14, 2023 negotiations update
At the Dec. 14 bargaining session, the university presented proposals on a number of topics, including nondiscrimination, bargaining unit, and union dues and fees.
December 14, 2023
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Beginning of negotiations
The collective bargaining process between UE Local 1043-SGWU and Stanford University began on November 3, 2023.
November 09, 2023
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Message regarding results of union election
The president and provost share the results of the graduate student union election, as tallied by the National Labor Relations Board.
July 06, 2023
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Notice of election for those voting in person
The National Labor Relations Board issued this notice regarding the upcoming election for those who will be voting in person on the Stanford campus.
May 23, 2023
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Notice of election for those voting by mail
The National Labor Relations Board issued this notice regarding the upcoming election for those who will be voting by mail.
May 23, 2023
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Graduate student union election scheduled
The National Labor Relations Board has scheduled an election for graduate students to vote on whether they wish to be represented by the Stanford Graduate Workers Union.
May 18, 2023
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Notice of petition
The National Labor Relations Board notice of a petition for an election. (PDF)
May 02, 2023
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Message to Stanford community on upcoming elections
A message from the president and provost to the Stanford community regarding the graduate student unionization effort.
April 26, 2023
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Message from the president and provost
In a letter to the campus community, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell address the launch of a unionization campaign by the Stanford Graduate Workers Union.
April 07, 2023