The 1833 Just Transition Fund has raised almost $150,000 in pledges to support the United Auto Workers union members who lost their jobs last spring when the College outsourced 108 custodial and dining services workers. The fund will mostly be distributed to about 44 former UAW custodians who have not found jobs that offer comparable compensation.
The fund was initially created by alumni last spring in response to the College’s announcement and to student activism in support of the UAW members. It has received 562 pledges totaling $149,410.93 as of Sept. 9.