Why I Voted “No” On The CA Unionization Resolution
Contributing Writer Noah Gilman Morgan ’27 explains his “no” vote on the CA unionization resolution, emphasizing concerns about preparedness and planning rather than opposition to unions.
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Community Advisors Unionize to Address Grievances
After years of informal conversations with different union leaders, community advisors sent a letter to the administration requesting union recognition, supported by 46 of the 60 student workers. The Association of Amherst Students also passed a resolution in favor of their unionization on Monday.
Mount Holyoke College Workers Go On 24-Hour Strike
Nearly 200 staff members from Mount Holyoke College went on a 24-hour strike on Sept. 2 to advocate for wage compensation and new contracts. The strike comes after their previous contracts expired in August due to failed negotiations that began in March.
Hadley Trader Joe’s Employees Organize to Decertify Union
Less than two years after it became the first of the grocery chain’s locations to unionize, a group of workers is seeking to decertify the union. Organizers say they have already collected over 30 percent of staff support, which is enough to force a vote to decertify the union.
ResLife Modifies CA Position Description Following USWAC Campaign
Returning and prospective Community Advisors (CAs) received an updated position
description for the 2021-2022 academic year on Wednesday, May 12, a week after
the Office of Residential Life (ResLife) sent them the initial draft of the
contract. The primary adjustments made included changes to and clarifications of
the on-call system,
New Student Workers' Union Demands Better for CAs
The Union of Student Workers at Amherst College (USWAC)
[https://linktr.ee/Uswac1821] announced its official launch and inaugural
campaign this past week in response to dissatisfaction among Community Advisors
(CAs) with the position description for next year, which seemed to add
significant demands on their time without any change
Community Advisor Applicants: Don’t Sign Contracts with Residential Life
Community Advisors (CAs) play a vital role in our campus community. We offer
support, guidance and snacks to our residents. We respond in times of crises
and foster relationships and community. We take great pride in our work because
giving back to this place that has given us so much