Research Assistants (RAs) at the University at Albany-State University of New York (SUNY) have Unionized. The Research Foundation won their National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Election with more than 98% voting in favor of joining the Communications Workers of America (CWA). The Unit of 214 RAs will join the 4,700 Graduate Student Workers and more than 1,300 RAs at SUNY who are already represented by CWA Local 1104. The University took a neutral position, opening the way for Organizers to move quickly. RAs at SUNY-Binghamton joined the CWA through a similar process in 2025. The majority of these newest CWA Members are International Students conducting scientific research. Similar work and groups have been targeted across the country for program cuts and possible deportation. The CWA’s SUNY-Albany Members will now focus on necessary improvements to their standard of living, safety at work, professional development, and protections as International Student Workers.
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