The Harvard Graduate Students Union-UAW Local 5118 and the University share a commitment to an inclusive campus community free of any form of discrimination or harassment. The union contract with the University, Article 7, Non-Discrimination, Harassment and Abuse or Intimidation ensures that student workers have the option of pursuing the following avenues of recourse in instances of discrimination, harassment or retaliation: 

• The Grievance Procedure in the contract between the Union and the University in cases of discrimination on the basis of union activity or cases of workplace retaliation;  
• The procedures administered by the University and its Title IX Office and Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR); 
• State and Federal offices that handle complaints about discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. 

You have the right to a Union representative when pursuing a complaint of any kind under Article 7 Non-Discrimination, Harassment and Abuse or Intimidation at the University or at any State or Federal agencies:

• A union representative can advocate on your behalf, including advocating for appropriate interim measures such as workplace or schedule changes, no-contact orders or other accommodations. 
• A union representative can provide experience, support, and help navigating systems that otherwise can seem complex and confusing.
• The Title IX Office’s and ODR’s roles are investigatory and do not represent either the Complainant or the Respondent. 

If you have experienced discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation, we encourage you to seek help from the Union. 

For assistance from your Union, contact a trained member of our grievance committee confidentially at [E-mail Address]. You can also find a list of resources for help on our website at [URL].