We have a contract!
On July 22nd, 2025, after almost 2 full years of bargaining, your Contract Bargaining Committee reached a full tentative agreement (TA) with the Duke administration.
Now it’s time to ratify our contract! Voting begins Monday, August 18th, and runs through Saturday, August 30th. Only members of DGSU can vote to ratify the contract.
Still need to join? Now is the time to sign your membership card and lock in our historic raise!
Also, here’s the new member guide 2025 to learn more about your union!
Voting will take place primarily in-person. For grad workers who are out of town, you can vote virtually via Zoom using this link during the time slots below (reminder to consider your timezone!!).
As soon as the contract is ratified, our 6.25% raise and expansive benefits will come into effect immediately. Read the full contract guide here to see what we won together!
Ratification Schedule:
MAIN ROOM: West Campus
Location: Bryan Center - Griffith Board Room
Dates: 2 weeks (Mon 8/18 - Sat 8/30)
Times: M,W,F: 4-6pm ET | T,Th: 12-2pm ET
Dates: 2 weeks (Mon 8/18 - Sat 8/30)
Times: M,W,F: 4-6pm ET | T,Th: 12-2pm ET
East Campus
Location: Jameson Library (3rd Floor of Friedl Hall)
Date: Wed 8/27
Time: 6:30-8:30pm ET
Date: Wed 8/27
Time: 6:30-8:30pm ET
Out of Town Voting
Location: Virtual ( Zoom Link )
Dates:
• Sat 8/23: 8-9am ET
• Sun 8/24: 3-4pm ET
• Sat 8/30: 4-6pm ET
Dates:
• Sat 8/23: 8-9am ET
• Sun 8/24: 3-4pm ET
• Sat 8/30: 4-6pm ET
