We are under contract! Time for union building

The members of Stanford Graduate Workers Union voted to ratify the November 12, 2024 tentative agreement with Stanford as their first contract. If your contract rights have been violated or you have been denied funding, fill out our interim issue reporting form.

SGWU now seeks to build off the incredible momentum of our contract campaign to build a strong and effective union that can enforce our contract and improve the lives of graduate workers at Stanford for generations to come.

To build a strong union: we need you

Are you new to SGWU? Become a member! If you are eligible to join, you should have recieved an email from contact@sgwu.us with a link to a membership card during the ratification campaign. Please, find that email or reach out to us to become a union member. Please refer to the Membership and Dues FAQ with any questions you may have.

Become an interim steward! Effective unions are built off having a broad array of stewards across campus to help identify issues and provide local expertise as we support graduate workers. YOU would be a perfect steward and should watch for announcements of steward trainings soon or email us at contact@sgwu.us.

Do you have experience organizing and want to help shape our union’s structure for today and the generations to come? Nominate yourself for the Constitution Committee by emailing a brief candidate statement to contact@sgwu.us by Friday, December 6, 2024.

Protecting graduate workers

If you, a coworker, or a friend have encountered a violation of the contract, have been denied the rights enshrined in the contract, or are denied funding, please reach out through our interim issue reporting form. Read about common violations and important rights at our contract landing page.