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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

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

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.

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.

NYC Fight for $15 Global Day of Action

Rebecca Oh, Staff Writer • April 15, 2016

The fight for a Union and $15 minimum wage for all workers continues at another Global Day of Action in Times Square.

105 Years Later, Remembering the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Kyle Sturmann, Contributing Writer • March 24, 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 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.

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.

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.

Factory regulations must be reformed

April 30, 2013

Recent factory incidents in Bangladesh demonstrate the dire need for labor regulations.