Stony Brook RA Union

On Wednesday, September 17th, 2009, representatives of the Stony Brook RA Union met with Rev. Robert Smith of the St. James Roman Catholic Church in Setauket.  The purpose of this meeting was to build support for the RA Union in the surrounding community.  We provided Rev. Smith with background information by giving him printouts of several news stories about our campaign (including “Research Assistants’ Union Rally Gets Tangled in Red Tape“, “Research Foundation Under Scrutiny” , “Feds investigate foundation at SUNY“, and “SBU Researchers Protest Lack of Contract“).  Rev. Smith was very enthusiastic about working with us and we plan on keeping him informed of the status of the negotiations.  We will continue to build our relationships with clergy and other community leaders.

Rev. Smith is also the Chair of the Three Village Interfaith Clergy Association.

Pictured: Research Assistant in the Physics Department / member of the RA Bargaining Committee Clint Young, Rev. Robert Smith.