Harvard graduate student union plans strike over impasse over pay and benefits

The Harvard Graduate Student Union-United Auto Workers (HGSU-UAW) said Friday it will begin a strike on April 21 if Harvard University does not meet its demands, according to the Harvard Crimson.In an email to members, the union said Harvard negotiators have not engaged on key issues, including wages, protections for non-citizen workers, and access to…

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Harvard workers win big pay raise and benefits after months of negotiations.

Harvard’s new deal gives custodians more pay. Harvard University trustees have overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year contract with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 32BJ, ending nearly six months of contentious negotiations. Harvard Crimson. The agreement includes the largest wage increase for Harvard custodians in twenty years, an endorsement bonus, fully funded health care benefits,…

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