American Association of University Professors ● American Federation of TeachersRutgers AAUP-AFT
11 Stone Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1113, Phone: 732-964-1000, Fax: 732-964-1032, E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.rutgersaaup.org
We welcome any and all comments about this issue, write below, make your voice heard!
In the fall of 2016, the US Department of Labor promulgated final rules for overtime and exempt status eligibility - $47,476, effective Dec. 1, 2016.
On September 30th, 2016, Rutgers announced it would increase post doc salaries to the new threshold of $47,476 on Dec. 1, 2016.
In October 2016, Rutgers AAUP-AFT, the union representing postdoctoral associates, requested a meeting with the Rutgers administration to negotiate over the implementation and impact of the Dec. 1, 2016 increases.
On November 9th 2016, Rutgers AAUP-AFT met with the Rutgers administration and reached agreement on the implementation of the Dec. 1, 2016 increase.
On November 28th, 2016, Citing an injunction placed on the FLSA ruling by a Texas judge, Rutgers announced it would not pay the increase thereby reneging on its publicly announced commitment and its agreement with the Rutgers AAUP-AFT.
Most colleges and universities polled by the HR group have stood by commitments to pay the Dec. 1, 2016 increase, including the University of Wisconsin and University of Illinois in the BIG 10 / CIC.
Many of our AAU peers have implemented the increase for postdocs in order to stay competitive in retaining and recruiting top researchers. These include UNC, UCLA, Berkeley, etc.
Here in New Jersey, both NJIT and Princeton have implemented the Dec. 1, 2016 increase for postdocs.
We, the undersigned postdocs at Rutgers University, call on the Rutgers administration to honor its commitment to postdocs and our research by implementing the Dec. 1, 2016 increase.
Updates
February 25, 2017
The momentum behind this petition reflects a clear consensus regarding fair compensation for postdoctoral associates. Your commitment to this cause ensures that the university must address the reversal of its previous salary promise.
Reached 100 supporters
February 25, 2017
18 Comments
Postdoc is so under paid. We need a good salary to raise our family. We need a good salary to match our PhD degree. We need a good salary to be respected.
I speak up in solidarity! Reverse this mean-spirited decision to not increase postdoc salaries up to the new threshold. Creating a bridge fund is an excellent idea for making sure the money is available without having to take from already allocated grant funds. It's the right thing to do.
Rutgers depends on postdocs to bring in $$$$ from grants - it's time to pay them fairly for their hard work!
Rutgers University strives to be a top research university. That includes should fair salaries for post-docs, and honoring promises made!
The minimum NIH-approved wages should be paid to postdocs, else there is no motivation to continue research in academia.
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Minimum postdoc salary would be $62000 per year
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American Association of University Professors ● American Federation of TeachersRutgers AAUP-AFT
11 Stone Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1113, Phone: 732-964-1000, Fax: 732-964-1032, E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.rutgersaaup.org
We welcome any and all comments about this issue, write below, make your voice heard!
In the fall of 2016, the US Department of Labor promulgated final rules for overtime and exempt status eligibility - $47,476, effective Dec. 1, 2016.
On September 30th, 2016, Rutgers announced it would increase post doc salaries to the new threshold of $47,476 on Dec. 1, 2016.
In October 2016, Rutgers AAUP-AFT, the union representing postdoctoral associates, requested a meeting with the Rutgers administration to negotiate over the implementation and impact of the Dec. 1, 2016 increases.
On November 9th 2016, Rutgers AAUP-AFT met with the Rutgers administration and reached agreement on the implementation of the Dec. 1, 2016 increase.
On November 28th, 2016, Citing an injunction placed on the FLSA ruling by a Texas judge, Rutgers announced it would not pay the increase thereby reneging on its publicly announced commitment and its agreement with the Rutgers AAUP-AFT.
Most colleges and universities polled by the HR group have stood by commitments to pay the Dec. 1, 2016 increase, including the University of Wisconsin and University of Illinois in the BIG 10 / CIC.
Many of our AAU peers have implemented the increase for postdocs in order to stay competitive in retaining and recruiting top researchers. These include UNC, UCLA, Berkeley, etc.
Here in New Jersey, both NJIT and Princeton have implemented the Dec. 1, 2016 increase for postdocs.
We, the undersigned postdocs at Rutgers University, call on the Rutgers administration to honor its commitment to postdocs and our research by implementing the Dec. 1, 2016 increase.
Updates
February 25, 2017
The momentum behind this petition reflects a clear consensus regarding fair compensation for postdoctoral associates. Your commitment to this cause ensures that the university must address the reversal of its previous salary promise.
Reached 100 supporters
February 25, 2017
18 Comments
Postdocs are scientists. A Masters degree holder earns more after the degree than a postdoc after a PhD degree. The passion for science and research would die if the postdocs aren't paid enough. They have to take care of their families as well. I highly support the raise in postdoc salary!!
Postdoc is so under paid. We need a good salary to raise our family. We need a good salary to match our PhD degree. We need a good salary to be respected.
I speak up in solidarity! Reverse this mean-spirited decision to not increase postdoc salaries up to the new threshold. Creating a bridge fund is an excellent idea for making sure the money is available without having to take from already allocated grant funds. It's the right thing to do.
Rutgers depends on postdocs to bring in $$$$ from grants - it's time to pay them fairly for their hard work!
Rutgers University strives to be a top research university. That includes should fair salaries for post-docs, and honoring promises made!
The minimum NIH-approved wages should be paid to postdocs, else there is no motivation to continue research in academia.
Messenger [url=http://www.g3g1m92n56bk4h0h8nme4dj043g28rj9s.org/]uqizbehdbei[/url] aqizbehdbei qizbehdbei http://www.g3g1m92n56bk4h0h8nme4dj043g28rj9s.org/
Minimum postdoc salary would be $62000 per year
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Postdocs are scientists. A Masters degree holder earns more after the degree than a postdoc after a PhD degree. The passion for science and research would die if the postdocs aren't paid enough. They have to take care of their families as well. I highly support the raise in postdoc salary!!