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Warren Criticizes University Over Graduate Worker Union

Jack Miller • September 5, 2019
The Boston College Graduate Employees Union released a video from Massachusetts Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren endorsing its fight for recognition.
Union Withdraws NLRB Petition, Demands Direct Bargaining With BC

Union Withdraws NLRB Petition, Demands Direct Bargaining With BC

Jack Goldman • February 13, 2018
“In recent weeks, the NLRB has issued decisions that make clear it is a partisan vehicle for limiting workers’ rights,” the Boston College Graduate Employees Union organizing committee wrote in an email.
Admin Letter Criticizes Graduate Employees Union

Admin Letter Criticizes Graduate Employees Union

Jack Goldman • January 24, 2018
“Legally, the University has the right to appeal the election,” said Amelie Daigle, GMCAS ’19. “But that absolutely does not make it the ‘right thing to do.’”
On Anniversary of Trump's Election, Union Calls for BC to Drop Appeal

On Anniversary of Trump’s Election, Union Calls for BC to Drop Appeal

Gibran Caroline Boyce • November 9, 2017
BC has asked for the NLRB to review its decision in granting the union an election.
Next Steps for Union: Selecting Representation and Priorities

Next Steps for Union: Selecting Representation and Priorities

Connor Murphy • September 24, 2017
Once the union selects a bargaining committee, graduate workers will vote on a slate of priorities for negotiations with BC.

NLRB Rules Against BC’s Motion to Stay Union Election

Connor Murphy • September 11, 2017
The union's election will go on as planned this week, despite BC's motion to stay.

BC Files Motion to Delay Grad Student Union Election

Connor Murphy • August 22, 2017
if successful, BC's move could derail the union's hopes of establishing a collectively bargained contract.
With New Ruling, Graduate Employees Aim to Form a Union

With New Ruling, Graduate Employees Aim to Form a Union

Sophie Reardon • September 1, 2016
Following a National Labor Relations Board court decision to allow graduate students to unionize nationwide, the Boston College Graduate Employee Union is working to create a union at BC.
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