What is the Union, Student Workers of Columbia?

Student Workers of Columbia, also called SWC, is a student workers union in UAW Local 2710. We have been legally recognized by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) since 2017. There are over 3,000 members in the unit, making us one of the largest student worker unions in the country.

Who is in the Union?

Our first contract includes full recognition of our bargaining unit in accordance with the NLRB certification decision, which means all student workers employed by Columbia who provide instructional or research services are covered by the contract.

To be eligible for full membership in SWC, a student must fulfill one of the following conditions:
1) Be currently employed in a bargaining unit position; or
2) Have been employed in a bargaining unit position in the past; or
3) Be enrolled in an academic program that requires the student to work in a bargaining unit position in the future, or else be able to demonstrate concrete plans for working in the future as a part of that program.

You can become a member of our union by signing a card here.

See Frequently Asked Questions here for more information.

Contact us at info@studentworkersofcolumbia.com.