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Strike at The New School Spawned a Radical Coalition That’s Still Going Strong
A post-strike coalition at The New School has dreams of transforming the university and higher education more broadly.
Public Universities Run on Underpaid Labor. Now Grad Workers Are Fighting Back.
From Temple University to Rutgers, the devaluation of academic labor has its roots in decades of neoliberalism.
One of US’s Largest Public Universities Could See First Strike in Its 257 Years
Unionized academic workers at Rutgers University have organized across hierarchies and are preparing to go on strike.
Health Care Workers Stage Largest NHS Strike in UK’s History
Years of low pay have driven many out of the profession, contributing to long waits for care and harming patient safety.
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.