Given the rapid turnover of postdoctoral researchers, Weill Cornell Postdocs United-UAW (WCMPU-UAW) Bargaining Committee has decided to seek up to two (2) alternate members. Alternate members will remain abreast of the Committee’s activities and will replace any vacancies on the Committee.
Nominations are hereby declared open for those wishing to serve as Bargaining Committee alternates. All eligible Union supporters [all Weill Cornell postdoctoral associates, fellows, and visiting fellows who are currently employed who have filled out a WCMPU-UAW authorization card or bargaining survey] are automatically nominated to be a WCMPU-UAW Bargaining Committee alternate.
Any eligible Union supporter who wishes to accept the nomination for one of the two (2) Bargaining Committee alternate positions listed above must indicate their intention in writing by e-mail to elections@wcmpostdocunion.org by inclusion in the body of the e-mail, by electronic scan (pdf), or by photograph attachment, or by hand delivery of a signed acceptance of the nomination to WCMPU-UAW Elections, 350 W 31st Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10016. Acceptances must be submitted no later than 11:59pm on Friday, November 15, 2024. Click here to learn more about the responsibilities of bargaining committee members.
Candidate statements:
Each candidate may write and submit a candidate statement of no more than 250 words. These statements will be posted on the WCMPU-UAW website if there are elections. Address, phone number and email address must be included, but will not be counted toward the 250 words.
It is the responsibility of the candidate to submit the candidate statement. All candidate statements must be received by the time nominations close at 11:59pm on Friday, November 15th, 2024.
Election Dates, Times and Locations:
In the event that the number of eligible candidates who accept nomination does not exceed two (2), such candidate(s) will be deemed elected by acclamation and no election will be held.
If more than two (2) eligible candidates accept nomination, an election will be conducted with the two (2) candidates who receive the highest number of votes being elected. Eligible voters are all Weill Cornell postdoctoral associates, fellows, and visiting fellows who are currently employed who have filled out a WCMPU-UAW authorization card or bargaining survey. Members of the bargaining unit who have not done so may fill out an authorization card prior to voting.
If necessary, the election will take place electronically on Friday, November 22nd, 2024, from 10am-6pm.
A run-off election, if necessary, will be held on Monday, December 2nd, from 10am to 6pm.
Voters shall be entitled to vote for a total of two (2) candidates.
Please reach out to elections@wcmpostdocunion.org with any questions about the process.