We are writing with two timely and important developments related to Harvard’s overall finances and its federal funding. In light of these developments, we must also share our rapidly growing concerns about plans for severe budget cuts and layoffs at some Harvard schools. Our goal is not to cause alarm, but to enlist the broader Harvard community in pushing back against these harmful cuts through action steps, including the following petition.…
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We want to share important updates on the University’s ongoing efforts to respond to government attacks, including some positive funding developments. At the same time, we feel compelled to alert you to troubling trends emerging in how certain schools are approaching budget and staffing decisions. These patterns risk undermining both the livelihoods of staff and the quality of Harvard’s work. …
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We have two important upcoming deadlines/dates you may want to make note of: (1) The Childcare Fund and the Academic Enrichment Fund applications are posted on the HUCTW website, and the deadline for both applications is September 30. Details are below. (2) This Monday is Boston's first ever Labor Day Parade, where we will join millions of people nationwide to stand up for workers in the face of authoritarian attacks on September 1. Details on the Boston parade and other nationwide Labor Day events are below.…
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The Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program (HIRC) offers free legal representation and social service support to members of the Harvard community with immigration concerns. HIRC services are available to all the undocumented/DACAmented members of the community and those who are concerned about falling out of legal status. HIRC legal representation includes assistance with filing immigration applications, representing clients before USCIS in Immigration Court, and beyond.…
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We are writing with an update on the government attacks on Harvard’s financial stability, the impacts on our staff, and how Union leaders are working to protect and support HUCTW members during this time. Harvard has suffered a severe financial blow following the U.S. government’s termination of all federal research funding. This withdrawal poses significant risks—not only to the University’s vital research, but also to the employment security of Harvard staff.…
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In light of Harvard’s pending lawsuits and the University's search for alternative research funding, members have come to us with questions about what happens if they are laid off from their job due to funding cuts, but then later funding is restored, and their job is reposted. If a laid-off HUCTW member's job is reposted on the Harvard jobs site, Harvard has an obligation for a certain period of time to reinstate that member into their job.…
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The next pay raise for HUCTW members will go into effect on July 1, 2025. A member with the average HUCTW salary ($73,700) who has at least one year of service will receive about a 3.5% raise to their base annual salary, but you can use our salary increase calculator to determine your raise based on your particular salary and months of service. Members need to have been on the payroll for one full year as of July 1, 2025 to be eligible for the full 2025 raise. …
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The University has already shown great leadership in standing up to the Trump administration’s demands. We call on Harvard to press forward—not with caution, but with continued courage and conviction—to carry forward the research that saves lives and gives hope to the world, and to protect the dedicated Harvard staff who carry out and facilitate that vital work.…
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Like many of you, HUCTW leaders are outraged by the Trump administration’s attacks against the rights and livelihoods of our community members. There are actions we can take together to fight back against these attacks including this Saturday at the National Day of Action! Stand with your fellow union members at the Hands-Off rallies happening nationwide April 5 from 11:00 – 2:00. There are rallies in Boston and across the country. Find a rally near you: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/map/…
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March 31, 2024 is an important deadline for three reimbursement programs open to HUCTW members: (1) Copay Reimbursement (2) Fitness Reimbursement (3) Dependent Care & Healthcare FSA Reimbursement. These programs assist members with expenses incurred during the previous (2023) calendar year. Please see more details on each program below.…
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