Welcome to the Latest from Labor Relations – our space to keep the community updated on all things related to our partnership with our employees.
The New School is pleased to share that a strong, fair, five-year contract was ratified by our part-time faculty union members, with 97% approval. This new contract increases compensation significantly, protects health care benefits, and provides an administrative services payment that is given in recognition of administrative preparation prior to the beginning of a semester.
In the last several months, we also ratified strong contracts with two unions after close collaboration: Local 32BJ, SEIU, representing campus security guards, and Local 1205, IBT, representing clerical employees. These unions represent two essential parts of our community, and we are pleased to have reached agreements that support the needs of our staff, represent the long-held progressive values of our institution, and ultimately benefit all members of the university.
Please check back regularly for updates.