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Mediation Update 08.13.2024 | OHSU ends with no settlement

Hello postdocs,

6 hours after our last proposal…

Immigration info and strikes

Dear postdocs,

We understand that recent communications from OHSU about immigration and visa status have created concerns. In an effort to provide you with the most accurate information, we have discussed OHSU's communications with an immigration attorney.  She has provided the following information:

Strike Update

Dear Postdocs,

As we approach the first strike day, a lot is happening on our organizing side. Please stay tuned for essential information that will be coming your way in the next few days!

In the meantime, we urgently need you to complete the following actions—each takes less than 5 minutes:

PWU announces August 15th Strike

Following our successful strike vote, with 87.5% voting to authorize a strike, we met with OHSU on July 31st to discuss their last best and final offer. Seeing ZERO progress from that meeting, ahead of our last mediation session today, your bargaining team has provided OHSU the necessary 10-day notice.

Mediation Update | 08.05.2024

OHSU just sent us their update on the delivery of our strike notice. They are "disappointed" it's come to this even though their representative told us to "trust the process" months ago. Declaring a strike is part of the process and it is our right to exercise that action. OHSU should be ashamed that it took a strike notice for us to get a real proposal on wages– an offer that should have been made months ago. Still their proposal’s intent is to have postdocs meet the NIH’s goal of $70K within 4 years, and only follow minimum pay standards once that has been met.

OHSU Postdoc Strike Information

Your bargaining team gave our legally obligated 10 days notice for a strike on August 15th, 2024. Our team Making every effort to reach a fair agreement with OHSU and avert a strike. However, we need you to be prepared to “put the pipette down” and show up to the strike line.

Final Offer Comparisons

How does OHSU's last offer compare?

Strike vote starts July 17

**** Read carefully – your participation is necessary ****

Dear Postdoc Workers United Members,

Your bargaining team is calling for a vote to authorize a strike because OHSU refuses to reach an agreement on wage increases above the NIH minimum or issuing protected time off for visa renewals.

Postdocs Declare Impasse

**Please read carefully**

Our bargaining team heard from you and your colleagues that OHSU’s current behavior is unacceptable with more than 87% in favor of authorizing a strike. Our team’s assessment is that a strike vote will pass and is the necessary next step in reaching a contract with OHSU.

Why are postdocs ready to strike?

  1. OHSU is not negotiating with us on key economic issues.

  2. OHSU is prioritizing billions of dollars into acquisitions, bonuses and executive payouts.

  3. OHSU is using layoffs to dissuade union support.