Northwestern University
Case Number: 13-RC-369482
Date Filed: 07/17/2025
Status: Open
Location: Evanston, IL
Region Assigned: Region 13, Chicago, Illinois
Tally Issued Date:08/27/2025
Status:Open
No. of Eligible Voters:1195
Void Ballots:0
Total Ballots Counted:528
Challenged Ballots:26
Votes for Labor Union:515
Tally Type:Initial
Ballot Type:Single Labor Organization
Unit ID:A
Votes Against:13
Challenges Determinative:No
Labor Union:UE Union/Northwestern University Postdoc Union (NUPU-UE)
Voting Unit (Unit A):Included: All Postdoctoral Researchers employed by Northwestern University at the Evanston and Chicago campuses in the following positions: Postdoctoral Scholar and Research Associate. Excluded: All other employees, MD-only Postdoctoral Researchers, JD-only Postdoctoral Researchers, Senior Research Associates, Clinical Research Associates, Senior Clinical Research Associates, Clinical Fellows, Feinberg Fellows, Postdoctoral Fellows (Direct), Visiting Postdoctoral Fellows, managerial employees, guards and supervisors as defined by the Act. Others permitted to vote: The parties have agreed that NRSA Postdoctoral Fellows may vote in the election but their ballots will be challenged since their eligibility has not been resolved. No decision has been made regarding whether the individuals in these classifications or groups are included in, or excluded from, the bargaining unit. The eligibility or inclusion of these individuals will be resolved, if necessary, following the election.
Union to Certify:UE Union/Northwestern University Postdoc Union (NUPU-UE)
Docket Activity
Date ![]() |
Document | Issued/Filed By |
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08/27/2025 | Tally of Ballots* | NLRB - GC |
08/01/2025 | Notice of Election | NLRB - GC |
07/29/2025 | Stipulated Election Agreement* | NLRB - GC |
07/23/2025 | RD Order to Reschedule Hearing* | NLRB - GC |
07/17/2025 | Signed RC Petition* | Petitioner |
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Participants
Participant | Address | Phone |
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Employer Legal Representative Wermuth, Anna Cozen O'Connor |
123 North Wacker Drive Suite 1800 Chicago, IL 60606-1770 |
(312)474-7876 |
Employer Legal Representative Kindig, Kelly Cozen O'Connor |
1650 Market Street, Suite 2800 Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
(215)665-7252 |
Employer Legal Representative Kirkpatrick, Sarah Cozen O'Connor |
1650 Market St. Suite 2800 Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
(610)937-9377 |
Petitioner Union UE Union/Northwestern University Postdoc Union (NUPU-UE) |
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
(412)471-8919 |
Employer Employer Northwestern University |
Evanston, IL 60208 |
(847)491-5117 |
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