The effects of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak on researchers make even clearer why having a strong union contract is important to strengthen and guarantee benefits that we rely on in moments of crisis, like health and safety at work, guaranteed health insurance, childcare, and job security.

As we approach our April 6, 2020 deadline, it's critical that we all help keep each other informed and engaged about our fight to win a fair contract. Please sign up below if you can help continue to show Columbia that researchers support core priorities like equitable benefits, stronger protections against harassment and discrimination, and salaries that keep pace with the high cost of living in NYC.