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

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

Washington Square News

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Opinion: The racist, anti-worker closure of NYU’s English Language Institute

By closing the English Language Institute at the School of Professional Studies, NYU administration is harming workers, international students and non-English speakers. The decision is emblematic of NYU’s callous policies.
Alexandra Chan, Managing Editor December 7, 2021

The effective closure of the NYU School of Professional Studies’ English Language Institute and its programs, announced to staff in October and reported by WSN on Monday, is...

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,...

Amazon, Protect Your Workers and Meet Their Demands

Amazon, Protect Your Workers and Meet Their Demands

In order to protect their workers from COVID-19, Amazon must better enforce social distancing protocols while providing paid leave for at-risk workers.
Kevin Kurian, Staff Writer April 27, 2020

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Amazon has come under fire for mandating that their employees continue to work in conditions that make social distancing impossible. According to organizers,...

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...

A student led protest at the Wendy’s on Broadway.

On-Campus Club Protests Wendy’s Restaurant Chain Labor Practices

Natasha Roy, Managing Editor-at-Large April 5, 2018
NYU Peer Health Exchange helped lead a protest against Wendy's on Thursday night for the fast food company's refusal to join the Fair Food Agreement.
James Franco plays Mac McLeod in “In Dubious Battles,” based on John Steinbeck’s novel of the same name.

Horde of Stars Brings ‘In Dubious Battle’ to the Screen

Carter Glace, Staff Writer February 15, 2017
James Franco's latest exploits in film adaptations of classic literature bring us "In Dubious Battle," a star-studded but relatively adequate project.
Hundreds of union members march outside NYU Langone to protest the recent proposal to cut worker benefits.

Health Care Union Vocalizes Concern for NYU Langone Workers’ Benefits

Brooke Jensen, Contributing Writer September 8, 2016
NYU Langone’s employees protested this past month about the hospital cutting employee’s health benefits.
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.
Keep Workers Out of Life-Threatening Snow

Keep Workers Out of Life-Threatening Snow

Daniel Moritz-Rabson, Staff Writer January 29, 2016
No matter the financial benefit of staying open during the storm, forcing workers to show up both disrespects and imperils them.
Innovation built on backs of graduate workers

Innovation built on backs of graduate workers

Gisselle Cunningham and Lily Defriend October 21, 2014
NYU continues to tout its successes in research at Poly. Too bad so much of that success comes on the backs of overworked, poorly compensated graduate students.