We won and are recertified to represent graduate student workers for two more years!
Results from Iowa Employment Appeals Board
2024 RECERTIFICATION FAQs
What is recertification?
Since 2017, the state of Iowa has attempted to destroy all public sector unions, including COGS, by forcing us to hold a recertification election. Our election is held every two years before going into contract negotiations with the Iowa board of Regents. Recertifying means that COGS will continue to legally represent graduate workers on campus.
Why does recertification happen?
Voting is from October 8th-22nd. Please vote here at https://cogs.org/vote which will redirect you to the voting portal. Directions will be available beginning on the morning of October 8th.
In order to vote you will need the last four digits of your SSN for domestic students or HawkID (first 8 digits on bottom left of your ID card) for international students. After voting, please let us know that you voted by filling out the form here.
How do I vote?
- Go to cogs.org/vote which redirects to https://vote.yeselections.com/iaperb/ or call toll free at (877) 639-7161.
- Enter your birth date and the last four digits of your Social Security number. For international students who do not yet have a Social Security number, enter the last four digits of your University ID.
- VOTE YES to re-certify UE Local 896 COGS!
- You MUST CONFIRM your choice in order for your vote to be counted.
Having problems voting? Email [email protected] ASAP and we’ll help you out!