Contract & Constitution
Our Contract
Our Collective Bargaining Agreement, otherwise called the Contract, outlines our rights and protections as computer science student employees at Brown University.
Read the Contract →Our Constitution
Our Constitution lays out the details of our formal structure and procedures for democratic governance.
Read the Constitution →| Before the Contract | After the Contract |
|---|---|
| Wages: $15.50/hr for UTAs | Wages: $21.22/hr for UTAs |
| Weak department missives suggesting job responsibilities | Clearly defined and enforceable language regarding roles and responsibilities |
| Meetings with CS admin only when we’d aggressively organize and demand them | Contractually required monthly meetings with CS admin to address ongoing concerns; a real voice in the direction of the UTA program |
| Department goodwill and focus groups | Guaranteed support for DEI initiatives |
| Weak University accountability systems for discrimination | Clear definitions of discrimination and harassment, and our own enforceable accountability system |
| Having to find our own housing and food for training periods | Free housing and meals for all of TA camp! |