Make sure to check out our instagram post about important resources for grad students and postdocs at UConn:

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Know Your Rights Month! You have the right to be a member of the Graduate Employee and Postdoc without fear of discrimination or retaliation! Join today!

Know Your Rights Month! GAs have the right to excellent health insurance, a benefit secured through strong collective bargaining. Your health matters! 🏥💪 #KnowYourRights #GAs Learn more about your rights here!:

Know Your Rights Month! GAs have the right to receive their supplemental description of duties, including TA assignments before the semester starts. You also get 24 hours to review and raise any concerns! #KnowYourRights Learn more about your rights here!:

Know Your Rights Month! The University cannot discipline GAs without just cause during your current appointment. This includes written warnings, suspensions, or dismissals. Stand up for your rights! ⚖️ #FairTreatment Learn more about your rights here!:

Know Your Rights Month! GAs have the right to child care reimbursement at licensed facilities or bona fide after school programs. Don’t miss out on this valuable support for your family! 👶💼 #KnowYourRights #GAs Learn more about your rights here!:

Know Your Rights Month! GAs have the right to annual stipend increases! For 2023-2024, minimum stipends will rise by 4%, and by 3.5% for 2024-2025. Your hard work deserves fair compensation! #KnowYourRights #GAs Learn more about your rights here!:

Know Your Rights Month! Postdocs and GAs required to travel for their duties have the right to request a University travel card for expenses. And, you’ll be reimbursed for any costs not covered! #KnowYourRights Learn more about your rights here!:

Know Your Rights Month! GAs and Postdocs aren’t required to work on holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. For a full list of holidays you have off, view our contract! #KnowYourRights #GAs #Postdocs Learn more about your rights here!:

Know Your Rights Month! GAs and postdocs are protected against retaliation for exercising your rights. Speak up; your voice matters! 📢 #UnionStrong #GAs #Postdocs Learn more about your rights here!:

Know Your Rights Month! New postdocs are guaranteed a minimum annual salary and raises. Know your compensation rights! 💰 #Postdocs #FairPay Learn more about your rights here!:

Know Your Rights Month! The University and Union cannot discriminate against you based on union membership, race, gender, disability, or any other protected class. #KnowYourRights #GAs #Postdocs Learn more about your rights here!:

Know Your Rights Month! GAs with academic year appointments are entitled to 20 business days of time off. Have questions? Reach out to the union! 🏖️ #WorkLifeBalance #GAs Learn more about your rights here!:

Know Your Rights Month! Postdocs have the right to two personal leave days annually for full-time appointments. If you're not 100% FTE, your leave is prorated. Take the time you need! #KnowYourRights #Postdocs Learn more about your rights here!:

Know Your Rights Month! GAs who give birth are entitled to 6 weeks of leave after natural childbirth and 8 weeks after a C-section, with stipend and benefits maintained. Non-birth parents get 21 days off. Learn more about your rights here!:

Know Your Rights Month! Thanks to our strong union voice, GAs receive a $200 relief payment for the Recreation Center Fee! Check your pay stub to check for it! 💪🏊‍♂️ #CollectiveBargaining #GAs Learn more about your rights here!:

Know Your Rights Month! Thanks to strong bargaining, GAs only pay 50% of the full parking rate for Area 2 permits! 🚗💰 #CollectiveBargaining #GAs Learn more about your rights here!:

Know Your Rights Month! Postdocs get up to 15 paid sick days annually for personal or family illness. Don't hesitate to take the time you need to recover! 🤒 #Postdocs #SickLeave Learn more about your rights here!:

Know Your Rights Month! Supervisors must provide reasonable notice for task completion. You deserve time to prepare for grading, exams, and other responsibilities! 📚 #KnowYourRights #GAs Learn more about your rights here!:

Know Your Rights Month! GAs are entitled to at least 5 business days of bereavement leave for family loss. Remember, documentation may be required. Take the time you need. #KnowYourRights #GAs Learn more about your rights here!: