NIH Fellows United
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NIH Fellows United
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We are the union of 5,000 early-career researchers at the National Institutes of Health, standing up for fair treatment, better working conditions, and a stronger future for science. | Proudly UAW 2750
While this administration sows fear and isolation, our union stands up for hope and solidarity. Standing together, we will not be intimidated.

When we fight, we win. ✊
May 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
On Wednesday, we planned to lead a walkout at his first town hall.

We wanted to send a message: we will not sit by while our Director aids and abets the dismantling of America's crown jewel research enterprise.

Seems he got wind of our plans, because he postponed last-minute.
May 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Since Bhattacharya’s arrival, we have made good-faith efforts to meet with the Director, but have been brushed off.

His comments - whether misinformed or intentionally deceptive - have repeatedly misled the NIH community and the public.

Trust demands better.
May 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
In another misleading exchange, Bhattacharya dismissed a Nature news article reporting that NIH planned to suspend subawards for foreign collaborations as “rumors.” Hours later he released a policy confirming said “rumors.”
May 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
…On the contrary, in the past month, critical NIH facilities received stop work orders, 2200 contractors were terminated, a second round of RIFs hit, and the funding cuts continued.
Inside the Bloodbath at the NIH
Sources say that a climate of fear has spread throughout the agency as the Trump administration takes a hatchet to its core functions.
www.thenation.com
May 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
In an interview with @science.org on Monday, Bhattacharya evaded accountability for what is happening at NIH and claimed,“in the month I’ve been here, I think things have turned around pretty significantly”...
May 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Read more about the panel featuring Local President Levin
Kim & @nihfellowsunited.bsky.social President Emilya Ventriglia here: www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...

@uaw4811.bsky.social @umd-glu.bsky.social
April 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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"As scientists, we stand on the shoulders of giants. Today, we are all standing shoulder to shoulder WITH giants. Everybody here has the ability to move us forward. Everyone here is a leader. Lead with your hearts now."

— Haley Chatelaine, VP of UAW Local 2750 @nihfellowsunited.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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To ensure these cuts are reversed, UAW demands immediate action from Congress before they wreak havoc on the working class, scientific innovation, and the future of public health.
February 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM