Our Mission

Positively shaping the future of Yale’s Union-Management culture so that we can together,….

Help union representatives and managers solve problems and manage change in a unionized workplace.

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Labor Unions at Yale University

Local 33

Local 33 is the union that represents the professional and graduate students who hold teaching and/ or research positions at the university. Access educational materials, a list of union stewards, and other helpful resources regarding the Local 33 contract.

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. You may also visit Local 34’s website for more information about Local 34’s elected staff and leaders.

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, at 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 YPBA. If you need information regarding the YPBA contract and its representatives, please contact Michael Hall, at 203-432-4400.

Yale University Security Officers Association (YUSOA)

YUSOA represents the central campus security officers. If you need information regarding the YUSOA contract, please contact Bob Corso, at 203-785-5555.

Cedarhurst Teachers’ Association (CTA), American Federation of Teachers (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.