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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

WHO’S GOT THE POWER? WE GOT THE POWER! 200 postdocs, ARS, and supporters picketed outside Columbia’s “State of the School” presentation on Monday to send a clear message: we need Columbia to stop breaking the law and negotiate in good faith for a fair contract, or we will strike!

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

With record participation from postdoc and ARS union members, an overwhelming 90% voted YES to authorize our bargaining committee to call a strike if necessary to win a fair third contract! ✊🔥

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Today is the final day to participate in our Strike Authorization Vote! Make sure you vote by 11:59 PM to make your voice heard #FairContractNow

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Tristan is voting YES on strike authorization! Join her by voting today - find your ballot in your email by searching #FairContractNow

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Anna is voting YES on strike authorization! Join her by voting today - find your ballot in your email #FairContractNOW #unionpower

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Fabio is voting YES to authoriza a strike! Join him by voting today - find your ballot in your email #FairContractNOW #unionpower

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🥳 🥳 Incredible first day of voting on our SAV! Let's keep it up! If you haven't had a chance to vote yet, look for your ballot in your email and make your voice heard! #unionpower #FairContractNOW

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🚨Our Strike Authorization Vote is NOW OPEN🚨 CPW members have received ballots from ElectionBuddy to your email - cast your ballot now! #FairContractNow #Enoughisenough #unionpower

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Two of our members will be on WBAI-99.5FM at 5 pm today to talk about our negotiations and what postdoc and ARS researchers need in a fair contract. Tune in soon! #unionstrong #faircontract

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

200 researchers and allies rallied today before our contract expires to send a clear message to Columbia: We need a fair contract now! ✊ Thank you for standing with us @claireforny.bsky.social, @bradlander.bsky.social, and @darializaforny.bsky.social!

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Meet Your Bargaining Team: Daniel Savran! Daniel received his MD at the Medical University of Vienna and joined CU in 2024. At CU he uses his computational neuroscience experience to investigate how adipose tissue communicates with the brain to maintain stable bodyweight. #CPW #bargainingcommittee

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

💥Bargaining update, Session #5 Columbia proposed their version of an “improved” contract. While we continue to bring prestige and funding to the university through our work, the university’s responses shows indifference towards the improvements we need. ⏩️ We’ll be bargaining again on June 1st!

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Researchers across Columbia brought the heat to campus yesterday to demand Columbia work with us, not against us, in reaching a fair contract! So far, Columbia has resisted common-sense improvements such as living wages and job security. When we fight, we win!✊ #UnionStrong #NYResearchersStandUp

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

💥 Bargaining update, Session #4 Our economics proposals are on the table! We presented 8 articles that would raise our salaries and create an equitable environment for postdoct researchers. ⏩️What’s next? We are holding a city wide rally tomorrow, and will be at the bargaining table again on 5/21!

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Sinai Postdoctoral Organizing Committee-UAW @spocuaw.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

We’re getting ready for the NY Researchers Stand Up! day of action. Join researchers across NYC @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social, @rocsuaw.bsky.social, @eruuaw.bsky.social, WCMPU, UPROR in our fight for fair contracts. Come rally with us tomorrow, Wednesday May 20: linktr.ee/local4100

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

JOIN US TOMORROW for a city-wide Day of Action! Hear from Viviana Scoca, a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Columbia, on why she's fighting for a fair contract! Details and RSVP: tr.ee/ffW78aBm8-

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Einstein Researchers United-UAW @eruuaw.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

This Wednesday, May 20th, JOIN US for a city-wide DAY OF ACTION! Hear from Einstein postdoc Maira on why we’re fighting for a fair contract!

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Meet Your Bargaining Team: Ankit Roy! Ankit received his PhD at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology and joined CU in 2024. His research focuses on novel genetic regulatory mechanisms that explore how cells navigate complex gene expression landscapes. #CPW #UAW #bargainingcommittee

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Sinai Postdoctoral Organizing Committee-UAW @spocuaw.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

This Wednesday, May 20, ‪JOIN US for a city-wide DAY OF ACTION. Hear from Clauvis Yengo, on why we are fighting to improve support for postdocs with families at @mountsinainyc.bsky.social ! Details and RSVP: tr.ee/ffW78aBm8-

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

JOIN US for a city-wide Day of Action this Wednesday, 5/20. Hear from Anna Yoney, an Associate Research Scientist at Columbia, on why she's fighting for a fair contract! Details and RSVP: tr.ee/ffW78aBm8-

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

This May 20: *NY Researchers Stand Up!* Join researchers across New York for a citywide Day of Action for fair contracts and to defend science. We’re organizing for job stability, workplace rights, and the future of research. RSVP: tr.ee/ffW78aBm8-

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

💥 Bargaining update, Session #3 Columbia's counterproposals on issues including Appointments, International Employee Protections, and Non-Discrimination did not adequately address the issues our researchers are experiencing. More below ⬇️ ⏩We're bargaining next May 11th! #cpw #union #bargaining

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Meet Your BC: Natalia Gutierrez-Bayona! Natalia received her PhD in Chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis. She joined CU in 2023, and her work focuses on the development of a new source of disinfection technology. #ColumbiaUniversity #CPW #UAW #bargainingcommittee #unionstrong #science

Meet Natalia! Natalia is a member of the Bargaining Committee (BC). She is working to ensure that postdocs and research scientists, including those who come from other countries and choose their careers over time with family, their culture, and their country are supported and receive the benefits and financial support they need.

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Meet Your BC: Sam Seidman! Sam received his PhD in child clinical psychology at Case Western Reserve University. He joined CU in 2024 as a Postdoc Fellow, and he researches the mechanisms of and treatments for youth psychopathology. #ColumbiaUniversity #CPW #UAW #bargainingcommittee #unionstrong

Meet Sam! Sam is a member of the Bargaining Committee (BC) and a Head Steward. As a member of the BC, he is working to enhance the job stability of postdocs/ARS, and improve visa protections and flexibility for international workers. He believes CU should ensure that our workers can afford to live in the most expensive city in the US.

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

💥Bargaining update, Session #2. We were disappointed that Columbia did not present any counterproposals and continued to dismiss our members’ concerns surrounding job security and international workers rights. More ⬇️ ⏩️ What’s next? We are bargaining with Columbia again Wednesday, April 29th. #cpw

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

💥💥 Bargaining update, Session #1. On Tuesday March 31st we had our first bargaining session for our third contract! ⏩️⏩️ What’s next? We are waiting for Columbia’s counterproposal’s to our opening Articles. The next scheduled bargaining session is on April 13th at 2pm at Studebaker. Join the session!

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

This Tuesday we officially started negotiations with Columbia University's administration for a strong 3rd contract! More than 30 of us, postdocs and ARSs, stood behind our bargaining team in a packed room! Next bargaining session is on April 13th 2pm. Look out for updates in your inbox!

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Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW 4100 @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

We are excited to announce we'll begin bargaining for our next contract on Tuesday, March 31st! In just a few days!! Members- come to our meeting this FRIDAY at 3PM to hear from our elected BC and Working Groups about what we're going to fight for in our third contract. 5PM social details in email!

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FundNYScience @fundnyscience.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

"EBRI would help sustain the vital funding streams that keep progress in psychiatry moving forwards." - Justice Simonetti, Graduate Student Researcher Icahn School of Medicne at Mount Sinai

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FundNYScience @fundnyscience.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

"EBRI would allow me to stay and continue the important research that sustains the well-being of all New Yorkers." - Stefano Cataldi @columbiauniversity.bsky.social @stepsbystef.bsky.social

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FundNYScience @fundnyscience.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

"Before 2025 we relied on several grants from NIH but when they got expired we lost a lot of good scientists. As a New Yorker I believe we should keep investing in medical research to keep all of our work ongoing at the top level." - Debmalya Mitra, Associate Research Scientist Columbia University

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FundNYScience @fundnyscience.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

"NY State has a long history as a leader in biomedical research and training and the proposed EBRI will allow us to continue to build this legacy by ensuring steady research and training funds that never hamper scientific progress." Matty Lesko, Grad. Student Researcher @sunyofficial.bsky.social

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Dr. Stefano Cataldi (he/him) @stepsbystef.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Lobbying in Albany with @uaw.org and @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social for the Empire Biomedical Research Institute. Learn more: @fundnyscience.bsky.social.

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FundNYScience @fundnyscience.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Today in Albany, we made the case to dozens of state legislators and staff for investing in NY science through the Empire State Biomedical Research proposal. #FundNYScience

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FundNYScience @fundnyscience.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

"Dedicated state funding for science could help to alleviate the growing uncertainty which will attract and retain talent coming to New York from all over the world to perform practice-changing research." - Juliane Grimm, Postdoctoral Fellow @einsteinmededu.bsky.social

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FundNYScience @fundnyscience.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

In February of last year, a single diagnosis united the trajectories of two very different New Yorkers — one a sitting federal judge and one a young cancer researcher originally from Shanghai. - Read the full story: medium.com/@fundnyscien...

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FundNYScience @fundnyscience.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

"Increased state funding for biomedical research in New York would combat recent threats to basic research and pave the way for discoveries that can benefit New Yorkers and stimulate the state economy.” - Paige Arnold, Postdoctoral Fellow @rockefeller.edu

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FundNYScience @fundnyscience.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

"My Lab's funding has been affected by the Trump administration's attacks on higher education. This limits how much research can get done and how many students and postdocs we can recruit. We need state funding to protect research and researchers. The time is now to fund the #EBRI." - Andrea Joseph

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FundNYScience @fundnyscience.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

"When science funding is disrupted, it doesn’t just slow down discovery, it also cuts short promising careers, with rippling effects on society and healthcare. We actually have a real opportunity right now to change the narrative, right here in NY." @samhegde.bsky.social

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FundNYScience @fundnyscience.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Over 600 New Yorkers attended our Virtual Town Hall today to advocate for state-based science funding! We were joined by researchers, patients, institutions, and elected officials. @amsnyc.bsky.social @nycures.bsky.social @uawregion9a.bsky.social

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FundNYScience @fundnyscience.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Our Virtual Statewide Town Hall for Medical Research is tomorrow, Friday Jan 9, 12pm. Join New York researchers and elected officials, medical colleges, and patients to discuss how state funding can drive life-saving biomedical research across New York.

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FundNYScience @fundnyscience.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Science saves lives, creates jobs, and strengthens New York’s economy. We’re fighting for the state to invest in the science that serves the public good. @amsnyc.bsky.social @nycures.bsky.social @uawregion9a.bsky.social @governor.ny.gov

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FundNYScience @fundnyscience.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Researchers across New York State are calling @governor.ny.gov and our elected representatives about the urgent need to invest in the Empire Biomedical Research Institute (EBRI), which would fund live-saving biomedical research through the state budget! #EBRI #NewYork #Science #Funding

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FundNYScience @fundnyscience.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

We’re holding Virtual Statewide Town Hall for Medical Research on January 9! Join researchers, medical colleges, patients, and political allies to discuss how state funding can advance life-saving research. Let us know if you can make it! fundnyscience.org

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FundNYScience @fundnyscience.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

"New York is a place of ideas, opportunities and growth. Establishing EBRI will allow scientists to focus on them." - Daniel Savran, Postdoctoral Research Scientist @columbiauniversity.bsky.social

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FundNYScience @fundnyscience.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

"With expanded access to funding, we can develop tools so that other scientists can use them in their own work, increasing our ability to develop cures for a wide range of debilitating diseases." - Alexandra Bradu, Associate Research Scientist @nygenome.org

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FundNYScience @fundnyscience.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

"It's critical that New York provides stable investment in science so we can improve outcomes for patients with inflammatory and liver diseases" - Sofia de Olivera, Associate Professor @einsteinmededu.bsky.social

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FundNYScience @fundnyscience.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

"By funding research here in New York, we can improve quality of life for patients with chronic wounds or nerve damage and reduce the burden on healthcare systems." - Kaushik Sunder, Postdoctoral Fellow @nyu.edu

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FundNYScience @fundnyscience.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

"I'm proud that we are performing ground breaking research at public universities in New York, and I know that by expanding science funding we can go even further." - Thomas Melendy, Associate Professor at @ubuffalo.bsky.social

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