(NEW YORK CITY) - Postdoctoral Researchers employed at New York University (NYU) have voted by an overwhelming margin to form a Union, NYU Researchers United Postdocs-United Auto Workers (UAW). Of those voting, 97.4% voted in favor. “The results of our vote demonstrate the collective power we have built and the strong mandate we have as we head into bargaining," said Charlie L. Rodríguez Deliz, who works in NYU’s Center for Neural Science. "Postdocs at NYU do incredible work that benefits our institution and society. With a Union, we will have a real voice to improve our working conditions so that Postdocs here can thrive.” The Bargaining Unit includes 350 Postdoctoral Associates and Postdoctoral Fellows across NYU. Despite their essential contributions to NYU's research mission, many Postdocs face low pay, little job security and unreasonable workloads, with conditions that vary from program to program and even from advisor to advisor. International Postdocs, whose Immigration status is often tied to their employment, are especially vulnerable to hostile work environments and job insecurity, Union Officials said.

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