US government scientists follow academics in unionising for better conditions
By 
Rebecca Trager2024-04-05T12:00:00
California Association of Professional Scientists joins a national trade union to boost bargaining power
An organisation representing nearly 6000 professional scientists working for the US state of California has voted to affiliate to the nationally organised United Auto Workers (UAW). The decision follows the trend of academic researchers and scientists in the US unionising to improve their working conditions following several high-profile and successful strikes at major research universities in the country over the last couple of years.