NLRB Election
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When and where should I go to vote?
On the East Baltimore campus, voting will take place on Wednesday, June 4th and Thursday, June 5th from 9am-1pm and 3pm-7pm, in the Turner Auditorium on the Ground Floor of the Miller Research Building (MRB).
On the Homewood campus, voting will take place on Wednesday, June 4th and Thursday, June 5th from 9am-1pm and 3pm-7pm, in Ames Hall, Room 402.
At the Bayview campus, voting will take place on Friday, June 6th from 9am-11am and 2pm-4pm in HR Classroom #152.
For postdocs located in Florida, Washington D.C., or who are listed as entirely remote telecommuters, voting will take place by mail. The NLRB will send an election ballot kit with instructions to your home address provided by Hopkins, and must be returned to the Baltimore NLRB Office by June 10th, 2025.
I am eligible to vote by mail, but I haven’t received my ballot yet. What should I do?
If you are eligible to vote by mail and have not received your ballot by May 27th, 2025, call the Baltimore Regional NLRB at the following number to request a replacement ballot kit: +1 (410) 962-2822.
Who is eligible to vote?
All full-time and regular part-time postdoctoral researchers who provide services to the Employer, including Postdoctoral Fellows and Postdoctoral Research Fellows, who were employed during the payroll period ending April 30, 2025.
What if I am not sure if I am eligible to vote?
If you are not sure whether you are eligible to vote (e.g., you do not know if your official start date is after April 30) you can still vote. If you are not on the voter list, or if your eligibility is challenged, you will vote subject to challenge. Your ballot will still be kept secret inside its envelope, but it will be placed in an outer envelope marked as challenged and only counted if the total number of challenged ballots would determine the outcome and it is determined that you were eligible to vote.
Should I still vote if I’m challenged?
Yes! We encourage everyone to vote. Challenged individuals can vote in the same way as non-challenged individuals, however challenged ballots will only be counted if they are determinative of the outcome (that is, if the number of challenged ballots cast is greater than the difference between non-challenged Yes and No votes) and it is determined that you were eligible to vote.
Is the election decided by a simple majority of those voting?
Yes. This is how most elections work in the US. We encourage every eligible voter to make your voice heard. A strong “yes” vote in advance of bargaining creates more momentum and a mandate for negotiating a strong contract.
What is the question on the ballot?
The question on the ballot is “Do you wish to be represented for purposes of collective bargaining by Johns Hopkins Postdoctoral Researchers Organized-UAW, International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America?” As postdocs, we make up our union, PRO-UAW, and the more of us who vote yes, the more power we will have to negotiate a strong first contract with the Hopkins administration.
How do I get to the voting location?
East Baltimore: The Turner Auditorium East Room is located on the Ground floor of the Miller Research Building (MRB) and Ross Building. You can also enter the building directly through its entrance on N. Broadway.
Homewood Campus: The Homewood polling site is located in Room 402 of Ames Hall, which is located in the central part of campus across. From the Keyser quad, you can enter to the left of Gilman Hall from across Krieger Hall, or from the Decker Quad you can enter in the patio door area across from Latrobe Hall and take the stairs up to the 4th floor.
Bayview Campus: The Bayview campus polling site is located in the HR Building in HR Classroom #152. The Medical Center is centrally located in the campus near the mid-campus parking lot.
What is the process of voting?
When you enter the polling location, join the line if there is one while maintaining a safe social distance. You will be asked for your name to determine whether you are on the voter list. If your name does not appear on either list, you can still vote but will be asked to cast your ballot subject to challenge (see answer above, “Should I still vote if I’m challenged?”). Then you will be directed to cast your ballot, after which you will exit the voting location.
When will we know the results?
The ballot count is expected to take place on Wednesday, June 11th to allow for final mail ballots to be received by June 10th. We hope to be able to announce a result on that day.
What happens after the vote?
If we win our union election, Johns Hopkins will have a legal obligation to bargain with us over the terms and conditions of our work at the university.
Where can I find more information?
We have compiled an extensive FAQ here. If you can’t find the information you’re looking for, please email us at info[at]hopkinspro-uaw[dot]org.