Layoff Benefits: 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. This program is only available to HUCTW members and is separate from severance.

Job Recall Rights: If an HUCTW member is laid off from their job, but then later that 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. If an HUCTW member in a permanent job (or a term position lasting more than two years) is laid off, Harvard has an obligation to reinstate them if that member’s job is reposted within the two years following the layoff. If a member is in a term position of two years or less and their position is not extended beyond two years, Harvard has an obligation to reinstate that member if their job is reposted within the six months following the position end date. Again, recall rights are only available to HUCTW members.

Immigration Issues: We are outraged by the government’s systematic assault on immigrants and international visitors, including those among the Harvard staff and student populations. We want to remind staff and others facing immigration issues that the Harvard Representation Initiative (HRI) offers confidential pro bono legal immigration consultation and representation in English and Spanish to members of the Harvard community who are concerned about their immigration status. Call or email to schedule a consultation: (617) 495-6648, hri@law.harvard.edu,  https://harvardimmigrationclinic.org/hri/