On Union, BC Sides With Trump

Josh Behrens • January 29, 2018

"While many undergraduate students may have simply archived the seemingly monotonous email, the six paragraph-long message is an elaborate attempt to cover up one simple fact: BC is siding with Trump."

Union Stages ‘Work-In’ at O’Neill, Responds to Criticism from Admin

Jack Goldman • January 27, 2018

Members of the union are holding work-ins to attract attention to its cause, with the goal of showing that they are working employees rather than just students.

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.’”

Union Stages ‘Work-In’ at Hillside, Calls for BC to Drop Appeal

Cole Dady • December 12, 2017

A number of supporters of the union organized to do their work, displaying signs on the back of their chairs that read “I’m working on …” followed by their subject matter.

BC Graduate Employees Union Must Seek Consensus

The Heights Editorial Board • September 17, 2017

"Strong supporters of the union will need to reach across the aisle in order to accomplish their agenda."

LTE: BCAAUP Chapter Endorses BC Graduate Employees Union

Letters • September 12, 2017

"The Boston College chapter of the American Association of University Professors endorses the unionization efforts of BC Graduate Employees Union-United Auto Workers."

A Case Against the Union

Brad Van Uden • September 10, 2017

"But we must not allow our noble feelings to get the best of our reason. The truth of the matter is that our indignation is far too great and our grievances far too small. We are bringing a cannon to a knife-fight."

Why We Need a Union

Nathan Nesbitt • September 8, 2017

"It is our responsibility to take care of ourselves and our peers. Forming a union gives us the power to do this."