Unionization In The Classroom: GW's Response To Organizing
Part-Time Faculty
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POST-ELECTION
NEWS (printer-friendly version)
On Friday, October 22, 2004, the National Labor Relations Board's
regional office counted the ballots cast in the election to determine
whether certain part-time faculty at The George Washington University
chose to be represented by the Service Employees International Union,
Local 500.
Of
the 644 ballots counted at this time, 328 voted in favor of the
union, and 316 voted against the union, a difference of only 12
votes. There are 50 additional ballots that have not yet been opened
because questions have been raised about the eligibility of those
voters. These questions will be resolved by the National Labor Relations
Board. Because their resolution will determine the outcome of the
election, there is no final certification of the election results
at this time.
Part-time
faculty members were eligible to vote if they taught courses during
two of the last four semesters, including the Fall 2004 semester.
The election was conducted by mail ballot.
The
University and the union have provided their positions with respect
to the disputed ballots. The University anticipates that a hearing
will be held to resolve the question of these ballots which will
determine the results of the election. The University thanks its
part-time faculty for voting and for its patience throughout this
process.
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