Graduate Workers Coalition

‘More say, more pay’: IU grad workers begin union recognition and living wage campaign

Aubrey Wright

The on-campus rally attracted nearly 100 people.

The Graduate Workers Coalition says it raised over $60,000 for its strike fund last spring.

Grad workers coalition begins voluntary dues collection 

Ethan Sandweiss

Until now, the Graduate Workers Coalition has relied on donations to cover operating costs. A representative for the Coalition said collecting regular dues will allow the union to direct its energy elsewhere. 

The resolution points out that IU has taken actions to discourage the strike.

Graduate student government votes 'no confidence' in IU provost

Sara Wittmeyer

The Graduate and Professional Student Government held an emergency meeting Wednesday to vote on the no-confidence resolution. The resolution passed 55 to two; four members abstained.

Pressure mounts as finals week approaches for graduate workers on strike

Kayan Tara

A decision on grading during finals week will be made at the next vote next Tuesday. The Graduate and Professional Student Government is meeting Wednesday night to hold a vote of no confidence in Provost Rahul Shrivastav.

IU graduate student workers begin voting to authorize strike

IU student graduate workers were voting Sunday and Monday to decide whether or not to go on strike this week to demand the university recognize their union.