UC Postdocs Deliver More Than 3,000 Signatures to Chancellors Demanding a Fair Contract

By Christopher Simmons

BERKELEY, Calif. /California Newswire/ — UC postdoctoral scholars rallied at seven campuses yesterday and delivered more than 3,000 signatures demanding a fair contract to Chancellors’ offices.

Postdocs, who have already earned their PhDs, perform cutting edge research at labs across UC. They are critical to UC’s mission, working long hours to help the University secure patents and break new ground in subjects like cancer research, clean energy, physics modeling, and more.

The postdocs are demanding they be compensated fairly so they can take care of their families and continue to focus on their work. A large percentage are international academics who have recently immigrated to the U.S., and are seeking the same rights as their American counterparts to challenge unjust terminations.

The more than 3,000 signatures represent a clear majority of UC postdocs. They made their case to Chancellors and administrators on Monday, and have pledged to support their bargaining team in a strike vote if necessary.

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[Source]: California Newswire