Health & Safety

The URA-AFT Health and Safety Committee (URA-AFT H & S) is committed to empowering and working alongside members to make Rutgers a safe, healthy, and accessible workplace for all. 

Committee Members:

Alexandra Walczak, Chair

Ali Sperling, Co-Chair

Eleanor Bullock

Christine O’Connell, URA President

Josh Eaise

Jo Nagle, (URA Secretary)

Greg Rusciano Marti, (URA-AFT Staff)

Interested in joining the Committee?

Dues-paying union members in good standing are eligible to join the Committee. Meetings are held on the fourth Friday of every month. For more information or to attend a meeting, contact safety@ura-aft.org.

Need to report a health and safety concern or violation? 

  1. In cases of emergency, call 911 or emergency services.
  2. For all other health and safety issues, call in or file a report through the Rutgers University Facilities Service Call Center or alert your supervisor or department staff in charge of facilities. 
  3. Email us at safety@ura-aft.org to report unaddressed or ongoing issues.

Need to report an accommodations process, accommodations determination, or accessibility issue? 

Contact safety@ura-aft.org if you have questions about the application process or want to discuss next steps if you received a determination that does not meet your needs. You may also file a complaint with the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights.