On October 30, 2023, the United Auto Workers, Local 2322 file a Petition for Election of Collective Bargaining Representative with the Vermont Labor Relations Board. Petition for Election (PDF).
On February 20, 2024, the Vermont Labor Relations Board issued a determination that graduate student assistants, fellows, and trainees could hold an election for purposes of collective bargaining. Findings of Facts, Opinion and Order(PDF).
On February 28, 2024, the Vermont Labor Relations Board issued a Notice of Representative Election setting the election for March 26 and March 27 2024 (from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. each day) at the Davis Center, Chikago Landing. Notice of Election (PDF). The university is also required to post the names of eligible voters in the election. Voter Eligibility List (PDF).
The frequently asked questions listed below address concerns the community may have in light of graduate students’ organizing efforts.