We are pleased to announce that the new HUCTW contract covering the period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, has been ratified, with 80.03% of members who took part voting "yes" to ratify! The final vote tally is 3,074 "yes" votes and 767 "no" votes. 77% of all eligible HUCTW voters cast ballots in this election. Thank you to everyone who voted!…
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Harvard and HUCTW have reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) on a one-year contract, which will cover the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. This document contains the full details of every change that comprises this TA. Other than the changes detailed below, all benefits, policies, and provisions of the previous contract will remain unchanged in the new contract.…
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We are writing to provide an update on the troubling austerity measures and mass layoffs being proposed by Harvard administrators in some areas of the campus, including in AA&D and FAS. As we send this letter, we are at the same time delivering our petition to top University decision-makers. The petition calls for an immediate halt to the rushed, large-scale layoffs being planned in some schools and departments, and demands real transparency so the Harvard community can meaningfully engage in discussions about the University’s financial future.…
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In light of the Trump administration's threats against Harvard, and Harvard's push for austerity in some areas of the campus, we have received many questions about the benefits and support available to laid off HUCTW members, so we want to remind all members about our negotiated Work Security Program, which provides laid-off union members with full pay and benefits for up to eight months after the date of notification, as well as job search support. Laid-off members in permanent positions (or in term positions that last over two years) are eligible for Work Security.…
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We are writing to update you on Harvard’s response to government threats and the potential consequences of the University’s choices for our staff and community. We also want to address growing concerns about a possible restructuring being considered within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS), and the lack of transparency and financial evidence supporting those potential plans. Additionally, if you haven't had a chance to sign our petition to stop preemptive austerity measures, please sign today!…
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March 31 is the deadline for three important HUCTW reimbursement programs (1) Copay Reimbursement, (2) Fitness Reimbursement, and (3) Dependent Care & Healthcare FSA Reimbursement. The deadline for all three programs is March 31. We also want to let you know about a college scholarship program for the children of Harvard Federal Credit Union members. There are ten available scholarships, and at least two of them will be reserved for the children of HUCTW members.…
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The Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program (HIRC) offers free legal advice, representation, and social service support to members of the Harvard community with immigration concerns. Para información en español, haga clic aquí. HIRC legal representation includes assistance with filing immigration applications, representing clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), in Immigration Court, and beyond. All Harvard community members with immigration questions are encouraged to schedule a free consultation with our attorneys. …
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Save the date! On Tuesday, December 16, join fellow HUCTW members and community friends as we stand together to protect the people and programs that keep Harvard thriving! Let's call on school leaders who are moving ahead with painful layoffs at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)—as well as those contemplating harmful cuts at other Harvard schools—to prioritize the livelihoods of staff, whose work enables faculty to teach, researchers to discover, and students to learn.…
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Check out our Winter Newsletter, which lists upcoming dates and events, provides time reporting instructions for the Winter Recess, and give members an update on how Harvard is faring in light of the most recent federal threats. Please also remember to come out to our HUCTW sponsored "Rally to Protect Harvard People and Programs from Severe Cuts" next week on Tuesday, December 16 at 12:30 in front of the Smith Center! We'll be joined by local Massachusetts elected officials, a brass band featuring HUCTW members, and we'll have hot chocolate. More details on rally and newsletter here.…
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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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