February 6, 2024
Newsletter
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Reps’ Corner: Contacting the union
Upcoming events and important dates
Sign your union card
Links to full contract and contract highlights
Here is a list of noteworthy dates.
Click on the designated links for details.
View our ACT UAW calendar here.
Thursday, February 8, 6:00-8:00pm
NYU Organizing Committee Social
RSVP here
Please join ACT-UAW Local 7902 NYU Adjuncts and our union siblings, including NYU Contract Faculty, Thursday February 8 from 6-8pm for our first social of the semester at The Scratcher, 209 E 5th St, New York, NY 10003 (off 3rd Avenue).
Wednesday, February 21st, 6-7:30
NYU Organizing Committee Meeting
On Zoom
The OC works to build community, solidarity, and collective strength among adjuncts across the dozen schools of NYU. Join us to find out how you can get involved in ongoing organizing projects throughout the semester.
Friday, February 23, 12:30-2:00 pm
February Member Town Hall
Member Town Halls are designed to provide opportunities for NYU Adjunct Faculty to express their thoughts about what’s going on in their union. Please save the date for this month’s town hall. Topic TBA. Register here to attend and to obtain your zoom link. All are welcome to attend.
Thursday, February 29, 6:00pm
ACT-UAW Local 7902 Joint Council Meeting
You are invited to attend the next meeting of the ACT-UAW Local 7902 Joint Council on Thursday, February 29, at 6:00 PM via Zoom
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REPS’ CORNER:
Evaluations of teaching
In each newsletter we answer common questions. In this issue we focus on contacting the union.
Q: I need to contact the union, what is the best way to do that?
A: If you need to contact the union for any reason, the best way to do so is to send an email to David Palmer, the NYU Unit Chair. His email address is nyu@actuaw.org. David will either answer the question or forward it to one of the six other reps for response.
Q: What should I include in the email?
A: When contacting the union, it is important to detail your issue or question in the email. This will guarantee that you get the quickest response. Please include the school/department that you teach in and whether or not you have reappointment rights, if your question is about reappointment.
Q: My question is a little complicated, is it possible to receive a call from a union rep?
A: If you would prefer to receive a call, it is still helpful to include as much information as possible in your email. Additionally, please include the best number and times to reach you over the next several days, from when you send your email.
Q: How long does it take to get a response?
A: You should receive a response within 72 hours. If you don’t hear from a rep after 72 hours, please send a follow-up message to David at nyu@actuaw.org.
Q: Is there a specific rep assigned to my school/department?
A: No. Reps work to support all adjunct faculty and are not school specific. We seek to respond to your queries as soon as possible.
Sign your union card
Have you signed your union membership card?
If you haven’t done so, now is the time!
Fill out the pdf and add your e-signature at both the middle and at the bottom of the form. (Note: Your N# can be found on the back of your NYU ID.)
Email your form to:
David Palmer: nyu@actuaw.org
Cheryl Coles: mail@actuaw.org
If you have any difficulties filling out the pdf, email staff organizer Annie Levin at alevin@actuaw.org. We need your participation to help ensure a strong union. The payment of either union dues or an agency fee is a condition of continued employment at NYU.