Union @ Cooper Union

Amidst recent debates about collective bargaining and the sustainability of pensions and other benefits in tough economic times, unions are increasingly under suspicion and attack. In today’s service-based economy, do unions still make sense, or are they a vestige of an industrial past? Should young people care about protecting unions and bargaining rights? How do … Read morePublic Program: “Do Unions Still Matter?”

Dear Members, I am in receipt of your letter dated Feb 9, 2011. The first thing I have to point out is that the Administration is responsible for negotiating union contracts, not the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees has oversight on the budget proposed by the administration, and those contracts are part of … Read moreLetter to UCU from Mark Epstein, Chairman of the Board of Trustees

The Union @ Cooper Union is currently in contract negotiations.  The bargaining team members are: Betsy Alwin, Marilyn Whitesides, Leah Hebert, Susan Dorsey and Cara DiEdwardo.  Rachel Sophrin sat on the committee this summer as well.

From now until after Labor Day the only union office hours will be held on Tuesdays from 11 – 12 pm. Please refer to this website to keep informed about changes in office hours and events. Have a great summer!

The executive board would like to wish you and yours a happy and healthy Holiday Season! Since the New Year is the time to celebrate a new beginning, mark your calendars for a U@CU New Year Kickoff celebration: FRIDAY, JANUARY 15th, 5:30 PM in the Peter Cooper Suite Join your fellow union members for a … Read moreHoliday Party – January 15th

The election tally is complete. Thanks to all of the election volunteers, and most of all thanks to everyone who voted. (The overall turnout was over 40%.) Special Election, Union @ Cooper Union, December 15th, 2009 Area 300 Rep. Propositions Valid Ballots Counted 8 54 Voided Ballots 1 1 Unresolved / contested ballots 0 0 … Read moreElection Results

The Union @ Cooper Union will hold an election on Tuesday Dec 15th, 2009. Absentee ballots have been mailed to all eligible members. Members can vote using the absentee ballot, or in person (not both). When: 12-6pm on Tuesday Dec 15th, 2009 Where: Foundation Building Colonnade (Enter building, take immediate left into hallway along 4th … Read moreElection on Dec 15th, 2009