As the son of immigrant workers, Hugo has seen the effects of imbalances of power and the importance of democracy in a workplace. If we are truly going to live up to the ideals of a democratic society, then all workers must have protections from imbalances of power and wealth. That’s why Hugo is voting …
Shireen Hamza (History of Science) is voting #UnionYes because issues can arise for the most secure and the most vulnerable among us, and everyone in between. Having a collective voice is essential to addressing these issues.
The campaign to Revitalize Federal Support for Science was launched by Graduate Workers of Columbia-UAW, the labor union for research and teaching assistants at Columbia University. Grads here at Harvard involved in our union, HGSU-UAW, have joined in the effort. We want to urge our government to increase STEM research funding which will help Harvard University flourish. …
[Mar 30th] Lunch Symposium: Grad Unionization and Science Research Funding Read More »
On March 24, HGSU-UAW will be welcoming Christine Brigagliano, a partner at Van Der Hout, Brigagliano, and Nightingale, LLP, a renowned firm specializing in immigration and nationality law. She will speak to international students about the issues they face while enrolled in school and what to expect after graduation. HGSU-UAW organizers will also be on …
HGSU-UAW has joined GWC-UAW Local 2110 in a petition to Revitalize Federal Support for STEM Research. Grad workers from the Longwood campus met to discuss current problems with federal STEM funding and how grad unions can advocate for increased and more stable STEM funding. Jessica Polka, Future of Research, David Peeler, U. Washington, and Ameya …
