Oregon Health & Science University and Postdoc Workers United are pleased to announce that Friday, Aug. 23, they ratified an agreement on a four-year contract, which will become effective Friday, Sept. 27, the second full pay period following ratification. 

Highlights from the agreement include: 

• A salary schedule above the NIH’s current salary table, including a 6% pay increase, and annual increases thereafter of 3.5% in years two, three and four 
• A $2,000 one-time, lump-sum payment, to be paid Friday, Sept. 27
• Additional supports for postdocs with international visas, including reimbursement for initial and renewal visa fees, and up to 10 days of additional paid leave accessible to eligible international postdocs 
• More accessibility and visibility to benefits and resources for postdocs, such as DEI trainings, income verification forms, leave/accommodation, relocation reimbursement, and support for utilization of NIH Family Friendly Incentives  
• Increased access to paid time off 
• Commitment to a joint labor management committee 

Thanks to both bargaining teams and the bargain preparation team for their time spent reaching this agreement.