Bargaining Committee

Amanda Shaver

I’m excited to be a member of the Bargaining Committee for our union because I believe that all post-docs across JHU deserve equitable benefits, and that international postdocs deserve more security and support to stay in their positions!

Ben Seicol

I am committed to working with the committee to fight for the best possible outcomes in negotiations of an initial collective bargaining agreement and to further the overall mission of our union. My personal experiences as a new parent provide me with an additional understanding of the challenges facing our members who already have or may choose to have children during their post doc.

Cat LaCourse

I strongly believe that the role of the bargaining committee is to represent the wants and needs of all post-docs at Hopkins, and I intend to do exactly that. I’m excited to continue connecting with and listening to my fellow post-docs so that everyone is represented throughout bargaining.

Jaime Eugenin von Bernhardi

I’m eager to represent Johns Hopkins Postdoc on the Bargaining Committee to address the insecurity and challenging conditions that drive talented scientists away from research. Improving our working conditions through democratic decision-making will not only empower skilled researchers but also strengthen science and a juster society.

Josué Tonelli-Cueto

We aim for a contract that is flexible enough to address the particularities of every postdoc, yet rigid enough that it can only be enforced by improving the working conditions of every postdoc.

Mitch Cram

As a former JHU graduate worker, I’ve seen firsthand the power of collective bargaining. I’m excited to win a strong first contract that empowers us, protects our jobs and improves our pay and benefits.

Tianyu Cao

I’m excited to be on our Bargaining Committee because I believe we, as postdocs, deserve a stable, fair, and supportive working environment. My experience—and that of many colleagues—at Hopkins has shown that while the academic environment is stimulating, the institutional support system is often inadequate, especially for international researchers.