Come grab a drink and get to know fellow NYU Adjuncts at Vol de Nuit, a bar near the Washington Square Park campus (148 West 4th Street, entrance inside the courtyard; there is no sign!). 

Attend to meet colleagues, ask questions, bring up any concerns you have, and learn how to get involved with our union’s organizing efforts.

We hope you will join us! 

Please pass the invitation along to your colleagues.

Even if you are a Rank and File member (i.e. not on the Joint Council) our meetings are open to you to observe! Rank and File members need only to register through the Zoom Registration link to receive an observer link to the meeting.

The National Labor Relations Board and Higher Ed Unions during a Trump Presidency

There will be major changes in the Federal government that directly impact higher education, our workplace rights, and unions.

The second Trump presidency holds a lot of uncertainty for advocates of labor unions and academic freedom.  Although these issues are not grabbing press attention every day, they will impact our lives and it is critical that we understand how the administration and executive agencies affect our strategies and operations as a union. 

This presentation will cover the specifics of the National Labor Relations Board, its structure, some of how it operated under the first Trump Presidency, and how we can expect it to change.  Additionally, we will discuss the rights being threatened under the current board and wider Trump administration and how we can move forward as a union and grow our power without a sympathetic Presidential administration.

The National Labor Relations Board and Higher Ed Unions during a Trump Presidency

There will be major changes in the Federal government that directly impact higher education, our workplace rights, and unions.

The second Trump presidency holds a lot of uncertainty for advocates of labor unions and academic freedom.  Although these issues are not grabbing press attention every day, they will impact our lives and it is critical that we understand how the administration and executive agencies affect our strategies and operations as a union. 

This presentation will cover the specifics of the National Labor Relations Board, its structure, some of how it operated under the first Trump Presidency, and how we can expect it to change.  Additionally, we will discuss the rights being threatened under the current board and wider Trump administration and how we can move forward as a union and grow our power without a sympathetic Presidential administration.

Come grab a drink and get to know fellow NYU Adjuncts at Vol de Nuit, a bar near the Washington Square Park campus (148 West 4th Street, entrance inside the courtyard; there is no sign!). 

Pizza will be provided (vegan option available), and you can purchase beer, wine, and soft drinks at the bar.

Attend to meet colleagues, ask questions, bring up any concerns you have, and learn how to get involved with our union’s organizing efforts. New hires are especially welcome, and we will have union cards to sign if you are not yet a member.

If you can’t join us this time, but want to be involved, please fill out the RSVP form and we will keep you posted about future gatherings.

We hope you will join us! Please pass the invitation along to your colleagues.

Join us for an information session where we will welcome you to the union, discuss the contract, your rights, amongst other items.

Joint Council Meetings are open for Rank and File members (i.e. not on the Joint Council) to observe! Rank and File members need only to register through the Zoom Registration link to receive an observer link to the meeting.

As we reflect on the election results and the impact it will have on the labor movement, we want to hear from you, the NYU adjunct faculty members, about your concerns and thoughts on how to prepare for the challenging road ahead and develop the community we need to remain resilient and build on what we have achieved. 

Please join us in an informal discussion about what we can do to build unity and strength amidst the challenges in the upcoming years. This meeting will be hybrid. 

Food and refreshments will be provided.

In early November, members from unions across NYU and The New School held a gathering to process what the presidential election will mean for us as workers, educators, and members of diverse communities. After January 20th, we will start to see major changes at the federal level directly impacting higher education, our workplace rights, and individual rights. Let’s come together, locally, to build power to defend ourselves and each other, both in and outside our union. 

Please join us on Thursday, January 23 as we continue our conversation, become better acquainted with each other, build affinity groups around urgent issues, and start planning autonomous actions. As before, we will meet off-campus, at the wonderful Sixth Street Community Center in Alphabet City. The Local will provide food and beverages.

No previous organizing or political experience is required – only a willingness to show up and be part of the collective work.

As always, we encourage member attendance to observe so they know what’s going on with their union!

Please register in advance so we can confirm your membership and send you the Zoom link.