Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars-UAW (PUPS) Bargaining Survey

I support PUPS-UAW in bargaining collectively to reach a fair contract. This survey allows postdoctoral researchers to provide information about our priorities to the elected bargaining committee. They will use the surveys to prepare a bargaining platform on which we will have the opportunity to vote. After democratic approval of our bargaining platform, the bargaining committee can negotiate with confidence for the needs of all postdoctoral researchers and scholars. I understand that no one pays dues or fees until after a contract has been democratically approved by postdoctoral researchers and associate research scholars.

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* 1. Name (First, Middle, Last / Nickname)

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* 2. Mobile Phone

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* 3. Email (non-Princeton)

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* 4. Department

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* 5. Building and Room #

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* 6. Principal Investigator

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* 7. Start date at Princeton?

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* 8. Optional: Are you a member of any of the following groups on campus? (Check all that apply)

First-generation/low income

Parent or Caregiver

Disabled or chronically ill

International Postdoc

LGBTQ+

Religious Minority

Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color

Other (specify):

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SURVEY INSTRUCTIONS

Please rate the importance of including each right/protection in a contract for all postdoctoral researchers. 0 = Not Important at All; 1 = Of Little Importance; 2 = Of Average Importance; 3 = Very Important; 4 = Absolutely Essential.

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* 9. Job Expectations

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Job Descriptions and Notification Require timely notification of job-related information, including clear job descriptions with appointment length, duties and evaluation criteria, pay, benefits, and workplace rights, paid time-off/leave	Job Descriptions and Notification Require timely notification of job-related information, including clear job descriptions with appointment length, duties and evaluation criteria, pay, benefits, and workplace rights, paid time-off/leave 0	Job Descriptions and Notification Require timely notification of job-related information, including clear job descriptions with appointment length, duties and evaluation criteria, pay, benefits, and workplace rights, paid time-off/leave 1	Job Descriptions and Notification Require timely notification of job-related information, including clear job descriptions with appointment length, duties and evaluation criteria, pay, benefits, and workplace rights, paid time-off/leave 2	Job Descriptions and Notification Require timely notification of job-related information, including clear job descriptions with appointment length, duties and evaluation criteria, pay, benefits, and workplace rights, paid time-off/leave 3	Job Descriptions and Notification Require timely notification of job-related information, including clear job descriptions with appointment length, duties and evaluation criteria, pay, benefits, and workplace rights, paid time-off/leave 4
Job Security Protect against unjust termination or last-minute withdrawal of funding/appointments	Job Security Protect against unjust termination or last-minute withdrawal of funding/appointments 0	Job Security Protect against unjust termination or last-minute withdrawal of funding/appointments 1	Job Security Protect against unjust termination or last-minute withdrawal of funding/appointments 2	Job Security Protect against unjust termination or last-minute withdrawal of funding/appointments 3	Job Security Protect against unjust termination or last-minute withdrawal of funding/appointments 4
Contract Length Remove 1-year appointment cap to allow for more flexible contract lengths	Contract Length Remove 1-year appointment cap to allow for more flexible contract lengths 0	Contract Length Remove 1-year appointment cap to allow for more flexible contract lengths 1	Contract Length Remove 1-year appointment cap to allow for more flexible contract lengths 2	Contract Length Remove 1-year appointment cap to allow for more flexible contract lengths 3	Contract Length Remove 1-year appointment cap to allow for more flexible contract lengths 4
Workload Ensure the right to address workloads longer than those specified in the appointment contract	Workload Ensure the right to address workloads longer than those specified in the appointment contract 0	Workload Ensure the right to address workloads longer than those specified in the appointment contract 1	Workload Ensure the right to address workloads longer than those specified in the appointment contract 2	Workload Ensure the right to address workloads longer than those specified in the appointment contract 3	Workload Ensure the right to address workloads longer than those specified in the appointment contract 4

Comments / Concerns / Other Relevant Issues

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* 10. Professional Development

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Job Training and Orientation Provide adequate job training and orientation for new hires	Job Training and Orientation Provide adequate job training and orientation for new hires 0	Job Training and Orientation Provide adequate job training and orientation for new hires 1	Job Training and Orientation Provide adequate job training and orientation for new hires 2	Job Training and Orientation Provide adequate job training and orientation for new hires 3	Job Training and Orientation Provide adequate job training and orientation for new hires 4
Mentorship and Career-Related Resources Ensure adequate mentorship and resources for career development and teaching	Mentorship and Career-Related Resources Ensure adequate mentorship and resources for career development and teaching 0	Mentorship and Career-Related Resources Ensure adequate mentorship and resources for career development and teaching 1	Mentorship and Career-Related Resources Ensure adequate mentorship and resources for career development and teaching 2	Mentorship and Career-Related Resources Ensure adequate mentorship and resources for career development and teaching 3	Mentorship and Career-Related Resources Ensure adequate mentorship and resources for career development and teaching 4

Comments / Concerns / Other Relevant Issues

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* 11. Working Environment

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Disability Access Increase disability access and services	Disability Access Increase disability access and services 0	Disability Access Increase disability access and services 1	Disability Access Increase disability access and services 2	Disability Access Increase disability access and services 3	Disability Access Increase disability access and services 4
Health and Safety Ensure the right to address unsafe or unhealthy work environments	Health and Safety Ensure the right to address unsafe or unhealthy work environments 0	Health and Safety Ensure the right to address unsafe or unhealthy work environments 1	Health and Safety Ensure the right to address unsafe or unhealthy work environments 2	Health and Safety Ensure the right to address unsafe or unhealthy work environments 3	Health and Safety Ensure the right to address unsafe or unhealthy work environments 4
Space and Equipment Ensure adequate space and materials necessary for assigned duties, including remote work	Space and Equipment Ensure adequate space and materials necessary for assigned duties, including remote work 0	Space and Equipment Ensure adequate space and materials necessary for assigned duties, including remote work 1	Space and Equipment Ensure adequate space and materials necessary for assigned duties, including remote work 2	Space and Equipment Ensure adequate space and materials necessary for assigned duties, including remote work 3	Space and Equipment Ensure adequate space and materials necessary for assigned duties, including remote work 4

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* 12. Workplace Rights

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Academic Rights Establish clear intellectual property rights, including ability to be listed as a primary author and protected against listing without consent	Academic Rights Establish clear intellectual property rights, including ability to be listed as a primary author and protected against listing without consent 0	Academic Rights Establish clear intellectual property rights, including ability to be listed as a primary author and protected against listing without consent 1	Academic Rights Establish clear intellectual property rights, including ability to be listed as a primary author and protected against listing without consent 2	Academic Rights Establish clear intellectual property rights, including ability to be listed as a primary author and protected against listing without consent 3	Academic Rights Establish clear intellectual property rights, including ability to be listed as a primary author and protected against listing without consent 4
Grievance Procedure Establish a procedure to enforce the contract that includes the ability to take grievances to a neutral arbitrator	Grievance Procedure Establish a procedure to enforce the contract that includes the ability to take grievances to a neutral arbitrator 0	Grievance Procedure Establish a procedure to enforce the contract that includes the ability to take grievances to a neutral arbitrator 1	Grievance Procedure Establish a procedure to enforce the contract that includes the ability to take grievances to a neutral arbitrator 2	Grievance Procedure Establish a procedure to enforce the contract that includes the ability to take grievances to a neutral arbitrator 3	Grievance Procedure Establish a procedure to enforce the contract that includes the ability to take grievances to a neutral arbitrator 4
Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Abuse Strengthen protections against all forms of discrimination, harassment, and abuse including power-based harassment and bullying	Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Abuse Strengthen protections against all forms of discrimination, harassment, and abuse including power-based harassment and bullying 0	Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Abuse Strengthen protections against all forms of discrimination, harassment, and abuse including power-based harassment and bullying 1	Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Abuse Strengthen protections against all forms of discrimination, harassment, and abuse including power-based harassment and bullying 2	Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Abuse Strengthen protections against all forms of discrimination, harassment, and abuse including power-based harassment and bullying 3	Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Abuse Strengthen protections against all forms of discrimination, harassment, and abuse including power-based harassment and bullying 4
International Researcher Rights Strengthen rights and support for international researchers regarding immigration, appointment length, visas and green cards, taxes, relocation, housing, and employment services	International Researcher Rights Strengthen rights and support for international researchers regarding immigration, appointment length, visas and green cards, taxes, relocation, housing, and employment services 0	International Researcher Rights Strengthen rights and support for international researchers regarding immigration, appointment length, visas and green cards, taxes, relocation, housing, and employment services 1	International Researcher Rights Strengthen rights and support for international researchers regarding immigration, appointment length, visas and green cards, taxes, relocation, housing, and employment services 2	International Researcher Rights Strengthen rights and support for international researchers regarding immigration, appointment length, visas and green cards, taxes, relocation, housing, and employment services 3	International Researcher Rights Strengthen rights and support for international researchers regarding immigration, appointment length, visas and green cards, taxes, relocation, housing, and employment services 4

Comments / Concerns / Other Relevant Issues

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* 13. Which of the above issues is most important to you? (Select up to 3)

Job Descriptions and Notification

Job Security

Contract Length

Workload

Job Training and Orientation

Mentorship and Career-Related Resources

Disability Access

Health and Safety

Space and Equipment

Academic Rights

Grievance Procedure

Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Abuse

International Researcher Rights

WAGES AND BENEFITS

In order to facilitate the bargaining process effectively, it is important that we decide not only which of the following economic items should be our bargaining goals, but also which of them should be our highest priorities. Put an asterisk in the comments box of the issue you find the most important.

Please rate the importance of including each right/protection in a contract for all postdoctoral researchers. 0 = Not Important at All; 1 = Of Little Importance; 2 = Of Average Importance; 3 = Very Important; 4 = Absolutely Essential.

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* 14. Childcare and Dependent Coverage

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Guarantee paid parental and/or family leave	Guarantee paid parental and/or family leave 0	Guarantee paid parental and/or family leave 1	Guarantee paid parental and/or family leave 2	Guarantee paid parental and/or family leave 3	Guarantee paid parental and/or family leave 4
Increase affordable access to childcare, including subsidies	Increase affordable access to childcare, including subsidies 0	Increase affordable access to childcare, including subsidies 1	Increase affordable access to childcare, including subsidies 2	Increase affordable access to childcare, including subsidies 3	Increase affordable access to childcare, including subsidies 4
Expand affordable dependent insurance coverage	Expand affordable dependent insurance coverage 0	Expand affordable dependent insurance coverage 1	Expand affordable dependent insurance coverage 2	Expand affordable dependent insurance coverage 3	Expand affordable dependent insurance coverage 4

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* 15. Wages and Employment

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Ensure regular experience-based pay increases	Ensure regular experience-based pay increases 0	Ensure regular experience-based pay increases 1	Ensure regular experience-based pay increases 2	Ensure regular experience-based pay increases 3	Ensure regular experience-based pay increases 4
Raise base salary	Raise base salary 0	Raise base salary 1	Raise base salary 2	Raise base salary 3	Raise base salary 4
Ensure timely payment of wages and stipends	Ensure timely payment of wages and stipends 0	Ensure timely payment of wages and stipends 1	Ensure timely payment of wages and stipends 2	Ensure timely payment of wages and stipends 3	Ensure timely payment of wages and stipends 4
Guarantee advance pay and/or timely reimbursement for work and training-related expenses	Guarantee advance pay and/or timely reimbursement for work and training-related expenses 0	Guarantee advance pay and/or timely reimbursement for work and training-related expenses 1	Guarantee advance pay and/or timely reimbursement for work and training-related expenses 2	Guarantee advance pay and/or timely reimbursement for work and training-related expenses 3	Guarantee advance pay and/or timely reimbursement for work and training-related expenses 4
Ensure compensation for additional hours worked beyond those in the employment contract	Ensure compensation for additional hours worked beyond those in the employment contract 0	Ensure compensation for additional hours worked beyond those in the employment contract 1	Ensure compensation for additional hours worked beyond those in the employment contract 2	Ensure compensation for additional hours worked beyond those in the employment contract 3	Ensure compensation for additional hours worked beyond those in the employment contract 4

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* 16. Health Benefits

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Expand network coverage near campus	Expand network coverage near campus 0	Expand network coverage near campus 1	Expand network coverage near campus 2	Expand network coverage near campus 3	Expand network coverage near campus 4
Lower out-of-pocket costs	Lower out-of-pocket costs 0	Lower out-of-pocket costs 1	Lower out-of-pocket costs 2	Lower out-of-pocket costs 3	Lower out-of-pocket costs 4
Allow access to Princeton health services on campus	Allow access to Princeton health services on campus 0	Allow access to Princeton health services on campus 1	Allow access to Princeton health services on campus 2	Allow access to Princeton health services on campus 3	Allow access to Princeton health services on campus 4
Provide improved, paid dental and vision insurance coverage	Provide improved, paid dental and vision insurance coverage 0	Provide improved, paid dental and vision insurance coverage 1	Provide improved, paid dental and vision insurance coverage 2	Provide improved, paid dental and vision insurance coverage 3	Provide improved, paid dental and vision insurance coverage 4
Provide improved, paid mental health coverage	Provide improved, paid mental health coverage 0	Provide improved, paid mental health coverage 1	Provide improved, paid mental health coverage 2	Provide improved, paid mental health coverage 3	Provide improved, paid mental health coverage 4

Comments / Concerns / Other Relevant Issues

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* 17. Housing

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Guarantee access to affordable housing for the duration of appointments and expand eligibility criteria	Guarantee access to affordable housing for the duration of appointments and expand eligibility criteria 0	Guarantee access to affordable housing for the duration of appointments and expand eligibility criteria 1	Guarantee access to affordable housing for the duration of appointments and expand eligibility criteria 2	Guarantee access to affordable housing for the duration of appointments and expand eligibility criteria 3	Guarantee access to affordable housing for the duration of appointments and expand eligibility criteria 4
Provide assistance in finding housing for new postdocs and scholars	Provide assistance in finding housing for new postdocs and scholars 0	Provide assistance in finding housing for new postdocs and scholars 1	Provide assistance in finding housing for new postdocs and scholars 2	Provide assistance in finding housing for new postdocs and scholars 3	Provide assistance in finding housing for new postdocs and scholars 4
Ensure pay increases keep pace with rent increases	Ensure pay increases keep pace with rent increases 0	Ensure pay increases keep pace with rent increases 1	Ensure pay increases keep pace with rent increases 2	Ensure pay increases keep pace with rent increases 3	Ensure pay increases keep pace with rent increases 4
Ensure timely replacements/repairs	Ensure timely replacements/repairs 0	Ensure timely replacements/repairs 1	Ensure timely replacements/repairs 2	Ensure timely replacements/repairs 3	Ensure timely replacements/repairs 4
Establish formal channels for housing grievances	Establish formal channels for housing grievances 0	Establish formal channels for housing grievances 1	Establish formal channels for housing grievances 2	Establish formal channels for housing grievances 3	Establish formal channels for housing grievances 4

Comments / Concerns / Other Relevant Issues

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* 18. Other Benefits & Issues

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Establish retirement benefits with combined employer and self-contribution	Establish retirement benefits with combined employer and self-contribution 0	Establish retirement benefits with combined employer and self-contribution 1	Establish retirement benefits with combined employer and self-contribution 2	Establish retirement benefits with combined employer and self-contribution 3	Establish retirement benefits with combined employer and self-contribution 4
Increase access to life and disability insurance	Increase access to life and disability insurance 0	Increase access to life and disability insurance 1	Increase access to life and disability insurance 2	Increase access to life and disability insurance 3	Increase access to life and disability insurance 4
Establish access to Princeton educational benefits for all researchers and dependents	Establish access to Princeton educational benefits for all researchers and dependents 0	Establish access to Princeton educational benefits for all researchers and dependents 1	Establish access to Princeton educational benefits for all researchers and dependents 2	Establish access to Princeton educational benefits for all researchers and dependents 3	Establish access to Princeton educational benefits for all researchers and dependents 4
Protect and/or increase access to benefits and visas while on leave	Protect and/or increase access to benefits and visas while on leave 0	Protect and/or increase access to benefits and visas while on leave 1	Protect and/or increase access to benefits and visas while on leave 2	Protect and/or increase access to benefits and visas while on leave 3	Protect and/or increase access to benefits and visas while on leave 4
Provide access to free tax and investment assistance	Provide access to free tax and investment assistance 0	Provide access to free tax and investment assistance 1	Provide access to free tax and investment assistance 2	Provide access to free tax and investment assistance 3	Provide access to free tax and investment assistance 4
Ensure ethical investments and research funding sources	Ensure ethical investments and research funding sources 0	Ensure ethical investments and research funding sources 1	Ensure ethical investments and research funding sources 2	Ensure ethical investments and research funding sources 3	Ensure ethical investments and research funding sources 4
Provide NJ Transit or other public transportation subsidies	Provide NJ Transit or other public transportation subsidies 0	Provide NJ Transit or other public transportation subsidies 1	Provide NJ Transit or other public transportation subsidies 2	Provide NJ Transit or other public transportation subsidies 3	Provide NJ Transit or other public transportation subsidies 4

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* 19. Which of the above issues is most important to you? (Select up to 3)

Guarantee paid parental and/or family leave

Increase affordable access to childcare, including subsidies

Expand affordable dependent insurance coverage

Ensure regular experience-based pay increases

Raise base salary

Ensure timely payment of wages and stipends

Guarantee advance pay and/or timely reimbursement for work and training-related expenses

Ensure compensation for additional hours worked beyond those in the employment contract

Expand network coverage near campus

Lower out-of-pocket costs

Allow access to Princeton health services on campus

Provide improved, paid dental and vision insurance coverage

Provide improved, paid mental health coverage

Guarantee access to affordable housing for the duration of appointments and expand eligibility criteria

Provide assistance in finding housing for new postdocs and scholars

Ensure pay increases keep pace with rent increases

Ensure timely replacements/repairs

Establish formal channels for housing grievances

Establish retirement benefits with combined employer and self-contribution

Increase access to life and disability insurance

Establish access to Princeton educational benefits for all researchers and dependents

Protect and/or increase access to benefits and visas while on leave

Provide access to free tax and investment assistance

Ensure ethical investments and research funding sources

Provide NJ Transit or other public transportation subsidies

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* 20. I would like to get more involved in our efforts to win a strong first contract for postdocs and scholars with PUPS-UAW!

Yes!

Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars-UAW (PUPS) Bargaining Survey

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* 1. Name (First, Middle, Last / Nickname)

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* 2. Mobile Phone

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* 3. Email (non-Princeton)

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* 4. Department

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* 5. Building and Room #

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* 6. Principal Investigator

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* 7. Start date at Princeton?

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* 8. Optional: Are you a member of any of the following groups on campus? (Check all that apply)

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* 9. Job Expectations

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* 10. Professional Development

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* 11. Working Environment

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* 12. Workplace Rights

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* 13. Which of the above issues is most important to you? (Select up to 3)

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* 14. Childcare and Dependent Coverage

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* 15. Wages and Employment

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* 16. Health Benefits

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* 17. Housing

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* 18. Other Benefits & Issues

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* 19. Which of the above issues is most important to you? (Select up to 3)

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* 20. I would like to get more involved in our efforts to win a strong first contract for postdocs and scholars with PUPS-UAW!

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* 21. Are there any other issues or concerns not mentioned in the survey? Please use the space below for additional comments

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* 22. What is one change to your current working conditions that would immediately make your life significantly better?