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A group of UAW members wearing red and blue shirts hold up a sign reading “CPW-UAW 4100 The Union for Postdoctoral Researchers at Columbia University”.

NYU unions stand together at Labor Day parade

Contract faculty and researchers at NYU represented their unions at a citywide Labor Day parade.
Shiphrah Moses, Social Media Editor September 11, 2023

Members of NYU labor unions, including contract faculty and researchers, reinforced their demands for recognition at a Labor Day parade Saturday morning, just a few blocks away...

A rally attendee dressed in black as a rat with a sign that reads “N.Y.U Labor Policies” around its neck. A group of rally attendees not in costumes pretend to punch the rat.

Students, faculty celebrate adjunct union’s tentative contract

Labor unions at NYU gathered in celebration of the adjunct union’s new tentative agreement with the university at Schwartz Plaza on Friday, Nov. 4.
Kayla Hardersen, Senior Staff Writer November 7, 2022

Cheers erupted from a crowd in Schwartz Plaza on Nov. 4 as members of NYU’s labor unions and the campus chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America gathered to celebrate...

A speaker with a red megaphone carrying a blue banner that reads “N.Y.U Adjunct Union A.C.T-U.A.W Local 7902” shouts into a crowd of union workers under the Washington Square Arch. There are people behind the speaker holding other signs.

Guest Essay: Why you should pay attention to the United Auto Workers presidential election

The union that organizes NYU’s graduate student workers and adjunct professors is up for a presidential election, and for the first time ever, they can cast their vote for a socialist autoworker.
Karsten Stoeber, Guest Contributor September 30, 2022

Since Monday, Sept. 26, part-time and adjunct instructors at NYU who are unionized in the ACT-UAW Local 7902 are voting on taking strike action. As the largest and fastest growing...

The United Federation of Teachers met with Wall Street supporters of Bernie Sanders during one of the candidate’s rallies. (Image via Gage Skidmore @flickr)

Teachers Campaign for Bernie on Wall Street

The United Federation of Teachers handed out flyers in support of presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and his education reform plan.
Matthew Fischetti, Deputy News Editor February 14, 2020

While Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign moves to South Carolina after winning the New Hampshire primary, some of his supporters are campaigning in an unlikely place — Wall...

Graduate students could lose their right to unionize. (Photo courtesy GSOC)

NYU’s Graduate Student Union Could Lose University Recognition

A proposal by the National Labor Review Board could threaten the status of graduate workers at private universities.
Matthew Fischetti, Contributing Writer September 24, 2019

The National Labor Review Board proposed a new rule last week that would redefine graduate students as nonworkers, preventing them from unionizing and participating in collective...

NYU students at a Student Labor Action Movement protest.

Students Urge NYU to Reevaluate Ties With Nike Due to Its Labor Practices

The Student Labor Action Movement held a discussion on Nike’s poor treatment of workers in Indonesia and urged NYU to sever ties with the company.
Bethany Allard, Deputy News Editor April 12, 2019

Student activists discussed at an event on Thursday Nike’s mistreatment of workers following the company’s withdrawal from Indonesia and decision to provide minimal or no severance...

DNAinfo, a local newspaper of New York City, joined forces with Gothamist as they hoped to fight the shutting down of the company.

The Effect of DNAinfo’s Shutdown on Reporters

Chelsey Sanchez, Digital Director November 10, 2017
DNAinfo owner shuts down site just one week after employees vote to unionize. One reporter speaks out on the sites recent termination.
NYU Should Stop Neglecting Rights of our Unsung Heroes

NYU Should Stop Neglecting Rights of our Unsung Heroes

WSN Editorial Board October 26, 2017
Even if disagreements are present, NYU should at least open its doors to conversations and respond in a timely manner, rather than failing to comply with the union’s demands.
Only Reform Can Improve Public Perception of Police Unions

Only Reform Can Improve Public Perception of Police Unions

Matthew Perry, Contributing Writer March 9, 2016
Public safety and the fair administration of justice are threatened when police unions are allowed to offer officers more protection than the victims of their misdeeds.
GSOC, NYU to start mediation

GSOC, NYU to start mediation

John Ambrosio, News Editor November 17, 2014
An update on the ongoing negotiations between GSOC and NYU.
Courtesy of makingabetternyu.org

[UPDATE] Graduate students’ union, NYU strike agreement on vote for representation

November 26, 2013
Graduate employees voted in favor of having the UAW represent them as a bargaining unit.