February 2021 UCU Updates

Dear UCU Members, With the Spring semester underway, the UCU Executive Committee has resumed its regular meetings with the administration. We are working on your behalf to resolve individual member issues and to advocate for your interests as new policies and plans are announced. Later this month, the UCU Executive Committee will be meeting with … Read moreFebruary 2021 UCU Updates

Happy Holidays from the Union @ Cooper Union!

From all the executive board members and area representatives, we would like to wish all UCU members and your loved ones a warm, joyful, and safe holiday season! The Cooper Union will be closed which includes all labs, shops, and studios from Wednesday, December 23, 2020 – Sunday, January 10, 2021, with the exception of … Read moreHappy Holidays from the Union @ Cooper Union!

UCU General Meeting: Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 12-2pm

Dear UCU Members, We will hold a General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 12-2pm on Zoom. All UCU members are eligible for release time to attend the meeting, and managers have been notified.  This meeting will include updates on UCU activities including health & safety issues, members having resumed work, and contract negotiations. … Read moreUCU General Meeting: Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 12-2pm

Open Positions & Memorandum of Agreement

Dear UCU Members, Through our meetings with the administration over the past few months, we negotiated various protections for members who were furloughed. These terms and conditions were recorded in a Memorandum of Agreement that is now accessible on our website. We would also like to share two open positions for any member looking to be … Read moreOpen Positions & Memorandum of Agreement

Health and Safety Updates

Dear UCU Members, The Executive Committee has been asked many questions about the health and safety issues surrounding Covid-19 and staff returning to campus. We have heard your questions and are prioritizing your concerns. The Executive Committee met with Natalie and discussed Cooper’s plan and how the Health and Safety Committee is planning to address … Read moreHealth and Safety Updates