Important Rights and Resources

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.…

Open Letter: Challenging Harvard’s Preemptive Cuts

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!…

Important Upcoming Deadlines

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.…

Help for Staff with Immigration Concerns

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. …

HUCTW Rally to Protect People & Programs from Severe Cuts

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.…

Winter Newsletter and Rally Reminder

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.…

HUCTW Open Letter, 10/22/2025

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.…

HUCTW Open Letter, 10/1/2025

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. …

Important Dates & Deadlines

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.…

Attacks on Harvard & The Impacts on Staff

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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