Broad RATs United - UE

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[Broad RATs United - UE @broadratsunited]

We are the Broad Researchers and Technicians United – UE (Broad RATs United)! Stay connected with us as we, a group of early- and intermediate-career workers at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, organize to improve our working conditions at the Broad.

[WHOI Grad Student Union @WHOIGradUnion]

After asking for time during #WHOI staff council and being denied, WHOI students walked into the meeting anyway to present the results of the near unanimous rejection of WHOI's recognition proposal. We won’t let @WHOI try to silence us!

[Broad RATs United - UE @broadratsunited]

The article notes “On the first day of going public, 40% of the bargaining unit signed union authorization cards, indicating broad support for the union. “People have been wanting this change for a long time,” says Doucette.”

[Broad RATs United - UE @broadratsunited]

Liberation published an article offering a detailed exploration of the motivations behind our unionization efforts!

https://t.co/Gz03oJmlbY

[Cam E. Kettles @cam_kettles]

Researchers and Technicians at the Broad Institute launched their public union campaign @broadratsunited on June 12. By June 14, they had majority support. Read more in @thecrimson

https://t.co/o5JAt4i84n

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[Broad RATs United - UE @broadratsunited]

👏 The Harvard Crimson reporting about how after a year of organizing quietly, our Unionization campaign achieved majority support within two days of going public👏

[Broad RATs United - UE @broadratsunited]

The article highlights our commitment to multiple goals, including improving compensation and fostering transparency in promotions.

[Broad RATs United - UE @broadratsunited]

As an organizer with @MITGradUnion , Ruth has seen first hand what can happen when workers come together to form a union and finally get a seat at the bargaining table.

Thank you Ruth for your solidarity and for sharing your story with our members!

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[Broad RATs United - UE @broadratsunited]

In this post, Ruth Hanna shares her experiences as a former Research Associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and as a current PhD candidate at MIT.

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[Broad RATs United - UE @broadratsunited]

Through their collective bargaining power, Unions have a long history of securing policies that prioritizes the well-being of workers. We only hope our Unionizing efforts will elevate the Broad as a distinguished model for the fair treatment of workers in the realm of science.

[Broad RATs United - UE @broadratsunited]

BUSTED! The Union is advocating for transparency in promotions and job structures, protections for international workers, and more. These changes will not only improve our quality of life, but will also create more equitable and stable foundations for employee-manager relations.

[Broad RATs United - UE @broadratsunited]

Petition link! https://t.co/d1fd7hclD1

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We’re once again asking you to join our Union formally by signing your cards =]

If you’re not a Broad-eligible employee, you’re welcome to sign our open petition! Links in the thread below⬇️

[Broad RATs United - UE @broadratsunited]

Card-signing link! https://t.co/uQdXiccEDn

[Broad RATs United - UE @broadratsunited]

RATS, let's continue to have conversations with our coworkers about how our Union will help create a more equitable and transparent work environment. ✊

[Broad RATs United - UE @broadratsunited]

Ron is R E A D Y to take on another week of Unionizing!!! He’s pumped and ready to talk to more of his colleagues about how our Union will make the Broad Institute a better place to work.

We hope you’re as enthusiastic as he is!!!

#BRATUE #UE #workersrights #BroadInstitute

[Broad RATs United - UE @broadratsunited]

Union card link: https://t.co/uQdXiccEDn

[Broad RATs United - UE @broadratsunited]

Who can relate? 😮‍💨 Good thing the union is collaboratively striving to enhance the working standards at Broad! ✊

Keep having conversations with your colleagues about signing our Union card (if they’re eligible) or signing our public petition. We love to see our movement grow!

[Broad RATs United - UE @broadratsunited]

Heard mythical talk of “expensive” dues as a result of joining the union?

Consider it 🚫BUSTED!!🚫

Our union’s objective is to negotiate a higher salary for its workers, which will also account for the annual cost of dues.