` 2010 Contract Negotiations

2010 Contract Negotiations

publications Communications on Harvard and the Economy
ongoing Executive Board and Cabinet meetings
various Lunchtime Union Meetings across the University
1/26 Negotiating Team Election
2/5 Open Letter--Beyond the Layoffs: What is Harvard's 'New Normal?'
beginning 2/18 Negotiating Team meetings
2/10 - 2/25 Membership Survey
various Lunchtime Union Meetings across the University
3/22 Open Letter--HUCTW in Negotiation: Thoughtful Advocacy and Constructive Partnership
various Lunchtime Union Meetings across the University
3/16 Joint Working Groups report to Main Negotiating Table
monthlong Visibility Campaign
5/7 Report on 2010 HUCTW Survey
5/10 Joint Harvard-HUCTW statement
6/21 HUCTW Update on Negotiations
6/30 Current Agreement expires
6/30 Announcement of Tentative Agreement
various Lunchtime Union Meetings across the University
7/1 New Agreement takes effect retroactively
7/12 Detailed Summary of Tentative Agreement
7/12 Salary Increase Calculator
7/22 Contract Ratification Election


The HUCTW Elections Committee has certified the results of yesterday's ratification vote, and the Tentative Agreement has been approved by a wide margin. With nearly 40% of all members taking part in the voting, 89% (1,300) voted in favor of ratification.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the negotiations and the election.




If you have questions
about contract negotiations, or anything else,
please call the Union office at 617-661-8289.