(NEW YORK CITY) – Post-Doctoral researchers employed at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine have registered more than 80% of signing Unionization Authorization Cards, expressing support for forming a Union with the United Auto Workers (UAW).

The Post-Docs began their card drive in early March, following in the footsteps of thousands of Researchers at Columbia University, Mount Sinai and Weill Cornell Medicine - who are already part of the UAW.

Post-Doctoral Researchers have already earned their PhDs and perform cutting-edge research in labs at one of New York’s most prestigious Research Institutions.

The work they do leads to millions of dollars in grants for their employer and they make crucial contributions to public health, climate science and many other areas, UAW Officials said, but without strong contracts, most struggle with low and inconsistent pay, high housing costs and a lack of stable benefits.