Fordham RAs vote to unionize with OPEIU 153

On March 21, Resident Assistants at Fordham voted to join OPEIU Local 153. These workers are part of a growing movement of higher education workers organizing for justice, dignity and a voice at work.

“We are extremely excited to have won our union today! We couldn’t without the support of our fellow RAs and OPEIU Local 153. After winning our union 47 to 19, we are prepared to begin the bargaining process in hopes of gaining better compensation, more protections, and an effective line of communication” -Sophia Ghelardini, RA at Fordham University.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Fordham RAs to our union family,” said Local 153 organizer, Scott Williams. “These 96 workers will join over 200 OPEIU members at Fordham, building union power for all workers and students at Fordham. We can’t wait to continue supporting their leadership and working to win a transformative contract.”