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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Earlier this year, the NYU Graduate Student Organization Committee secured a pay and benefits increase from the university after three weeks of protesting unfair compensation. Students from other universities who are going on strike deserve our solidarity in their fight for fair pay. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)

Editorial: Support graduate student union strikes

From the Ivy League to the West Coast, graduate student workers are going on strike because of low pay and meager benefits. Graduate union strikes deserve our solidarity as they pave the way for labor struggles nationwide.
WSN Editorial Board November 8, 2021

Earlier this year, NYU’s graduate student strike shocked the nation. After three weeks of more than 2,200 grad student union members joining together to protest unfair compensation,...

NYU’s Artificial Affordability Issue

NYU’s Artificial Affordability Issue

Despite making affordability a primary issue in his administration, financial decisions made by the university — particularly Hamilton’s annual income — reflect the deep hypocrisy of NYU’s affordability campaign.
WSN Editorial Board October 28, 2019

Since beginning his tenure as NYU’s president, Andrew Hamilton has stated that making the university affordable is his top priority. This has manifested in a number of ways —...

How Unions Can Overcome the Collective Action Problem

How Unions Can Overcome the Collective Action Problem

Ignangeli Salinas-Muñiz, Contributing Writer February 20, 2018
The negotiations between UCATS Local 3882 and NYU demonstrates how unions can overcome the collective action problem.
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.
The Fight for $15 continues with a rally through Times Square and an appearance from Governor Andrew Cuomo.

NYC Fight for $15 Global Day of Action

Rebecca Oh, Staff Writer April 14, 2016
The fight for a Union and $15 minimum wage for all workers continues at another Global Day of Action in Times Square.
The 105th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory was commemorated outside of the Brown Building.

105 Years Later, Remembering the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Kyle Sturmann, Contributing Writer March 23, 2016
New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO hosted a commemoration by NYU's Brown building for the 146 workers who died in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire 105 years ago.
Graduate students are raising concerns over taxation for being a member of GSOC. (WSN File Photo)

Graduate student workers feel GSOC taxes unfair

Diamond Naga Siu, Staff Writer October 29, 2015
Graduate Student Organizing Committee will charge union dues to graduate student workers on both wages and stipends without giving notice to the student workers.
Protesters rally outside of Bobst for the compensation of Abu Dhabi workers affected by labor rights violations on Friday.

NYU student activists rally in support of Abu Dhabi workers

Marita Vlachou, News Editor May 1, 2015
The NYU Abu Dhabi Justice Coalition held a rally in support of Abu Dhabi workers on May Day.
courtesy of Drew Todrys

Alum alleviates labor conditions

Ann Schmidt, News Editor April 22, 2014
An NYU alumnus started a non-profit organization called Project Assembly Line in an effort to collaborate with factory workers to improve working conditions.
Courtesy of Shamir Tanna

Factory regulations must be reformed

April 29, 2013
Recent factory incidents in Bangladesh demonstrate the dire need for labor regulations.