Author: BCF-UAW

As we approach our Feb. 21 strike deadline, many BCF members have asked us how and when to discuss the possibility of a strike with students. We suggest that you meet with students at the end of class to inform them about the deadline and the issues that we are fighting for in our contract. … Continue Reading

In early December, we voted overwhelmingly (119 yes – 15 no) to authorize the BCF-UAW Bargaining Committee to call for any action, up to and including a strike, if necessary, to secure a fair contract. Since that time we have met with the administration at the bargaining table several times. During these meetings there has … Continue Reading

In December, we met with the administration’s bargaining team six times: December 2, 9, 13, 14, 15, and 21. This brings us, so far, to 25 bargaining sessions since we began negotiations on February 19, 2016. In these meetings we made significant progress on certain contract provisions, with the administration retreating from some of their … Continue Reading

89% voted yes in our strike authorization vote. The final tally was 119 yes votes and 15 no votes. This means that the BCF-UAW Bargaining Committee has been authorized to set a strike deadline. The Bargaining Committee will continue to push hard in scheduled bargaining sessions tomorrow (12/9) and next week (12/13 and 12/14). We … Continue Reading

We write in response to an email you may have received last Thursday from President Spar and Provost Bell regarding our union, Barnard Contingent Faculty-UAW Local 2110 (BCF-UAW), and our negotiations for a fair first contract. We’re glad that President Spar and Provost Bell express “full support for the union members, whose service we respect … Continue Reading