Going Hungry at Harvard

by Justin | Apr 6, 2021 | Graduate Workers, Harvard University, HGSU - UAW Local 5118

While many view Harvard graduate students as members of the privileged elite, studying in Cambridge often requires students to endure precarious material conditions. A backdrop of high rent, low pay, and expensive groceries becomes acutely visible in their daily...

Grad Union Meets with Harvard to Discuss Covid-19 Health and Safety Concerns

by Justin | Feb 24, 2021 | Graduate Workers, Harvard University, HGSU - UAW Local 5118

“It was very obvious to us that health and safety was a key concern for people, and we couldn’t wait till the contract fight to start bringing some demands up to the University,” HGSU-UAW President Brandon J. Mancilla said. “I think it was a time for them to sit with...

Harvard Denies Grad Union Grievance Over Exclusion of Population Health Sciences Students

by Justin | Jan 25, 2021 | Graduate Workers, Harvard University, HGSU - UAW Local 5118

Harvard denied a grievance filed by its graduate student union regarding the exclusion of 108 Population Health Sciences students from the union’s bargaining unit. The University issued the decision on Jan. 6 in response to the grievance filed by Harvard...

Grad Union Files Grievance Over Exclusion of Population Health Sciences Students

by Justin | Jan 3, 2021 | Graduate Workers, Harvard University, HGSU - UAW Local 5118

Harvard’s graduate student union filed a grievance against the University and met with administrators earlier this month in response to Harvard’s decision to exclude 108 students in Population Health Sciences from the union’s bargaining unit. Harvard Graduate Students...

Harvard Provost Garber Lauds ‘Sensible’ Decision to Reduce GSAS Admissions During Pandemic

by Justin | Nov 18, 2020 | Harvard University, HGSU - UAW Local 5118

HGSU-UAW President Brandon J. Mancilla and Vice President Marisa J. Borreggine said in a written statement they have “provided ample support and information to the administration to make for a smooth contract implementation.” “We know firsthand that the implementation...

HARVARD STUDENT WORKERS VOTE TO RATIFY FIRST UNION CONTRACT ONE-YEAR AGREEMENT INCLUDES VICTORIES ON DISCRIMINATION PROTECTIONS, HEALTHCARE, AND CHILDCARE

by Justin | Jul 3, 2020 | Collective Bargaining, Graduate Workers, Harvard University, HGSU - UAW Local 5118

CAMBRIDGE, MA — Student workers at Harvard University made history today, voting in favor of ratifying their first union contract. The one-year contract agreement with the university will improve pay and benefits for over 4,000 student workers, and guarantee health...