Labor Unions at Yale University

Local 33

UNITE HERE, Local 33 is the union that represents the professional and graduate students who hold teaching and/ or research positions at the university.

Local 34

Local 34 represents clerical and technical staff at Yale. Each department has a union steward who serves as a local representative of the institutional union and of union members in the department. If you don’t know who your steward is, please call 203-624-5161. Visit Local 34’s website for more information about Local 34’s elected staff and leaders. Additionally, visit the Labor Agreements page for more information about agreements.

Local 35

Local 35 represents service and maintenance staff at Yale. There are eight department stewards and additional work unit stewards who serve as a local representative of the institutional union and of union members in the department. If you don’t know who your steward is or need contract information, please contact Tyisha Walker, Chief Steward, 203-624-5161.

Yale Police Benevolent Association (YPBA)

The Yale Police Department has 87 sworn police officers with full powers of law enforcement and arrest, many of whom are represented by the Yale Police Benevolent Association. If you need information regarding the YPBA contract and its representatives, please contact Richard Simons, 203-432-4400.

Yale University Security Officers Association (YUSOA)

The Yale University Security Officers Association (YUSOA) represents the central campus security officers. If you need information regarding the YUSOA contract, please contact Bob Corso, 203-785-5555.

Cedarhurst Teachers' Association, AFT

The Cedarhurst Teachers at Yale are represented by the CTA, AFT. For contract and representative information, please contact Diane Casella at 203-764-9314.