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We are
Social Policy Workers United.

We are a union of MDRC staff, representing workers across research and non-research departments. We are proud of the work that we do and strongly believe in MDRC’s mission to conduct rigorous research that drives evidence-based policy and societal change. We know that bringing democracy to our workplace is the best way to advocate for changes that can make us even better at what we do by creating a more just, equitable, and transparent place to work.

days since SPWU unit members' last raise,
It's been
ULP Strike Timeline

May 1, 2024: SPWU file an Unfair Labor Practice charge against MDRC.

May 31, 2024: SPWU members vote and authorize a ULP strike.

June 6, 7, and 10: SPWU members go on strike.

so we went on a ULP strike

SPWU in the News

June 14, 2024

"Social Policy Workers United holds 3 day ULP strike at MDRC"

June 10, 2024

"Social Policy Workers United on a ULP Strike at MDRC"

June 6, 2024

"Creating Change: Unionization and Worker Rights"

SPWU on Social Media

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