The Graduate Employees Union advances the professional and economic interests of 1200+ graduate assistants at Michigan State University. IG: GradEmpUnion
With changes in MI Law, Graduate Research Assistants can now organize as a bargaining unit, though MSU still has the final say on *how* the unit will be recognized! If you're a GRA at MSU, check out the link below! https://t.co/ta3YA9vaOi
"[UMD] insists that we’re “students first and foremost” so the administration can continue to skirt accountability for flagrant labor violations involving graduate workers." ‼️
Read about UMD's summer wage theft in our new op-ed:
This was not an easy decision to make. I want to thank Coach Smith for his service to MSU and for his commitment to our student-athletes. He is a man of very high integrity and I wish him success. We will continue to support our players and staff during this transition.
BREAKING: The Trump EPA is abandoning a rule that would strengthen limits on air pollution.
The EPA will no longer defend Biden-era limits on fine-particle pollution, which causes heart and lung disease.
Scientists say this move could lead to dirtier air and more deaths.
Say good morning to striking baristas in Buffalo, NY! 11 days into our national ULP strike and we're only getting louder 💪
RT if you stand with baristas and won't buy Starbucks while workers are on ULP strike! #NoContractNoCoffee
"Facing Unprecedented Labor violations, Starbucks Workers Overwhelmingly Agree to Strike Indefinitely"
Now that's what we call a headline 🤭 #NoContractNoCoffee
https://t.co/hxph1BpwmZ
"As of now, our union, Starbucks Workers United, has the facility under a full blockade."
Starbucks worker Silvia lays out the ULP strike escalation at Starbucks' largest regional distribution center #NoContractNoCoffee
BREAKING: Starbucks workers have launched a massive, nationwide strike.
Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.
Upwards of 12,000 @SBWorkersUnited members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
NEW: Hyundai's supply chain involves workplace deaths, involuntary servitude and child labor.
Investigators found children as young as 13 working in Hyundai factories.
Now the Trump administration is trying to weaken the rules that could hold Hyundai accountable.
Postdocs voted by an overwhelming 99.2% to ratify our first contract! After years of organizing and 18 months of bargaining, this vote is a strong mandate to continue improving our working conditions as researchers at WCM.