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Labor Relations

For nearly 50 years, The New School has worked closely and collaboratively with the unions that represent some of its employees. Today there are unions representing nine groups of faculty and staff on our campus, and we strive to have productive and collaborative relationships with each of them. Jointly reached contracts are in place or collective bargaining is underway with each of these unions, and we provide exceptional benefits to our employees. Negotiations and other discussions with our labor groups are guided by clear, consistent principles.

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Fairness and Transparency

We are open and honest in discussions with our labor groups, in the sharing of information and perspectives, and in related communications to the university community and other stakeholders.

Responsiveness

We are responsive to requests, questions, and concerns from our unionized workforce and are committed to timely resolution of issues raised.

Doing What Is Right for Students, Faculty, and Staff

We stay constantly focused on reaching outcomes that improve the education and support the success of all of our students and that benefit the full New School community.

Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice

We are committed to ensuring an equitable, inclusive, and socially just environment for all students, staff, and faculty.

Maintaining a Long-Term View

We remain continuously focused on outcomes that improve the education and support the success of our students—and that benefit The New School community. We seek to find the balance between near-term educational and operational priorities and the goal of strengthening the long-term interests of the university to ensure that The New School will be able to build on its legacy and serve students and its entire community for generations to come.

Respect for the Collective Bargaining Process

We respect the collective bargaining process and view the negotiating table as a safe space for the free and open exchange of ideas and proposals.

Published 2026 by The New School

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