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Strikes

750 Temple University Graduate Workers Walk Off the Job
Temple’s grad workers earn about $19,500 a year, while the average annual rent in Philadelphia runs about $23,000.

Strike Suspended After UIC Faculty Union Reaches Tentative Deal
The deal includes minimum salary increases and commitments to expand resources for student wellness.

UChicago Grad Students Fought for a Union for 15 Years. Now They May Win It.
On January 31 and February 1, the National Labor Relations Board will oversee the long-awaited union election.

Iranian Labor Unions Have Led Inspiring Solidarity Strikes Amid the Uprising
Labor organizing is severely restricted in Iran but independent unions have actively backed demands for women's rights.

Mass Strikes and Protests Sweep France After Attack on Pension System
Strikes are “just the beginning” if Macron doesn't abandon his attempt to hike the retirement age, a labor leader said.

Striking Faculty Demand Mental Health Support for Chicago Students
Teachers’ unions across the country are fighting for better mental health resources after pandemic lockdowns.

NYC Nurses’ Deal Is Just a Start — Health Care Advocates Demand Major Reforms
The understaffing crisis in nursing is a prime example of the wider issues at play in U.S. health care, advocates say.

The Supreme Court Is About to Eviscerate the Right to Strike
The court will likely rule in “Glacier Northwest” that the union’s strike activity isn’t protected by federal labor law.

Striking New York Nurses Win Tentative Deal With Hospitals
The deal includes safe staffing ratios so there will be enough nurses to provide safe patient care, the union says.

“Patient Care Is Our Priority,” Says NYC Nurse as Strike Continues to Third Day
Hospital CEOs have received millions in raises and perks while medical staff have been pushed to the breaking point.