A group named Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars (PUPS-UAW) filed a petition on April 2, 2024, with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to hold an election to determine whether postdocs and associate research scholars should be represented by the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (“United Auto Workers”). In an election held on May 8 and 9, 2024, postdocs and associate research scholars voted in favor of being represented by PUPS-UAW. Princeton University respects the right of employees to unionize. Prior to the election, the Office of the Dean of the Faculty provided information and resources to postdocs and associate research scholars to make an informed decision about whether or not to choose to be represented by a union. These resources are archived on this page and through the associated pages linked below. News Collective Bargaining Updates – April 7, 2025 This update provides information on the ninth, 10th and 11th bargaining sessions between the University and PUPS-UAW bargaining teams, including the parties coming to a tentative agreement on another substantive provision of the future collective bargaining agreement. Collective Bargaining Updates – March 6, 2025 This update provides information on the seventh and eighth bargaining sessions between the University and PUPS-UAW bargaining teams, including the parties coming to a tentative agreement on another substantive provision of the future collective bargaining agreement. Collective Bargaining Updates – Feb. 5, 2025 This update provides information on the fifth and sixth bargaining sessions between the University and PUPS-UAW bargaining teams, including the parties coming to a tentative agreement on another substantive provision of the future collective bargaining agreement. Collective Bargaining Updates – Dec. 12, 2024 This update provides information on the first four bargaining sessions between the University and PUPS-UAW bargaining teams, including the parties coming to a tentative agreement on one provision of the future collective bargaining agreement. Postdocs and associate research scholars form union at Princeton In an election held on May 8 and 9, 2024, postdocs and associate research scholars voted in favor of being represented by PUPS-UAW, a union affiliated with the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (“United Auto Workers”). Postdocs and associate research scholars to vote on unionization May 8-9 An election will be held Wednesday, May 8, and Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Frist Campus Center to decide whether postdoctoral researchers and associate research scholars at Princeton University will form an employee union, represented by the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. ODoF Communications Regarding Postdoc and Associate Research Scholar Unionization Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Unionization
