Einstein postdocs rallied earlier this month with UAW researchers from across NYC.
Since coming into office, the Trump administration has continually attacked public research, including funding freezes, layoffs at federal agencies, cancellation of DEI-related grants, stalled grant reviews, and an attempt to cut NIH indirect cost rates. This administration has also affected our population through devastating attacks on immigrants and free speech, using research funding as a weapon to silence academic workers.
In response, UAW academic workers, including workers at our institution, have mobilized to defend public research, education, and immigrant rights. While these efforts have been extremely helpful in raising awareness and bringing attention to these issues, the Trump administration has continued these relentless attacks. It is more important than ever that we keep fighting back. Below are some upcoming events to build knowledge, raise awareness, and fight back at our institution and beyond!
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TODAY March 19th and March 25th – Bargaining Sessions: Being an observer at our bargaining sessions is a great way to demonstrate support for our bargaining committee as they continue negotiations to win enforceable rights and protections. RSVP here for logistical information for our session today at 3 PM.
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Thursday, March 20 at 5 PM – Phone Bank: Join UAW higher ed workers to demand NO cuts to public research, medical care, and education. We will call UAW members across the country to encourage them to share with their Congressional representatives the damage of cutting research funding. RSVP here.
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Saturday, March 22 at 12 PM – Planning Meeting for Day of Action: Join other UAW members and allies at a meeting to discuss our upcoming Day of Action on April 8 and help plan our action in NYC! RSVP here.
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Wednesday, March 26 at 3 PM – Know Your Rights Webinar: For international workers and allies to stay informed, build power, and enforce our rights under the law and our contracts. RSVP here.
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Tuesday, April 8 at 5 PM at Bryant Park – Nationwide Day of Action: Mobilize against Trump’s attacks on higher ed, research, healthcare, and our right to free speech.
To help the public understand what’s at stake, we are also collecting stories about how our research serves the public good and how disruptions to science funding would impact our work. Are you or your coworkers experiencing grant delays or cancellations? Help fight back by sharing your story.
In Solidarity,
Rayna Birnbaum
Postdoctoral Fellow, Molecular Pharmacology
ERU-UAW Organizing Committee