It is not news that Postdocs are routinely underpaid and overworked. They often have poor benefits, such as no paid maternity leave and few (if any) sick days. It is also not news that Postdocs are doing more postdocs than ever before. A stagnated job market has led to a startling increase so called “Permadocs”. It is critical to improve the working conditions of postdocs. How to effect positive change can seem overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. In this article I will cover how to start your own postdoc union.
Step 1: Network.
First you need people before you do anything. And not just anyone…