After months of negotiations, Cornell University and the United Auto Workers (UAW) have reached a tentative agreement that could bring an end to the ongoing labor dispute.
The agreement, which still needs to be ratified by union members, comes after weeks of mediation between the university and the UAW, which represents graduate student workers at Cornell.
Under the tentative agreement, graduate student workers will see an increase in their pay and benefits, as well as improvements in working conditions. The agreement also includes provisions for a grievance procedure, as well as protections for workers against discrimination and harassment.
“We are pleased to have reached a tentative agreement with the UAW that addresses the concerns of our graduate student workers,” said Mary Opperman, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Cornell. “We believe this agreement reflects our commitment to providing a fair and respectful work environment for all members of our community.”
The agreement comes after months of protests and strikes by graduate student workers at Cornell, who have been pushing for better pay and working conditions. The union has said that the agreement is a step in the right direction, but that there is still work to be done to ensure that graduate student workers at Cornell are treated fairly.
“We are pleased to have reached a tentative agreement with Cornell, but our work is not done,” said Ron Verbrugge, a representative for the UAW. “We will continue to fight for the rights of graduate student workers at Cornell and across the country.”
The tentative agreement will now go to union members for a vote, with the results expected to be announced in the coming weeks. If ratified, the agreement will go into effect immediately, bringing an end to the labor dispute that has been brewing at Cornell for months.
Overall, the tentative agreement between Cornell and the UAW represents a significant step forward in addressing the concerns of graduate student workers at the university. It is a testament to the power of collective bargaining and the importance of standing up for workers’ rights.
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