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Academic Unions: Chalk, Markers Led to Felony Vandalism Charges
The University of California at San Diego police department arrested two students and a graduate for "felony vandalism" of a new building. The university says they did more than $12,000 in damage, but the unions said they used washable markers and chalk.
Stanford Graduate Student Workers Vote to Unionize
Stanford University graduate student workers who teach and research have unionized, the new Stanford Graduate Workers Union announced Thursday. The...
Striking U of Washington Postdocs, Scientists Reach Tentative Deal
University of Washington postdoctoral researchers and research scientists and engineers announced Thursday that they have paused their strike after reaching...
Cardona Calls Off Commencement Speech Because of Strike
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona canceled a planned commencement speech at the University of Washington over the weekend because of an...
U of Washington Research Postdocs, Scientists Begin Strike
University of Washington postdoctoral researchers and research scientists/engineers began striking Wednesday over pay and other issues. Becca Bluett, a member...
Faculty Vote No Confidence in Owens Community College Leaders
The faculty union at Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio, recently voted no confidence in the college’s president, Board of...
AAUP Calls to Fight ‘Tooth and Nail’ in Florida
“Florida’s public colleges and universities currently face a politically and ideologically driven assault unparalleled in U.S. history,” a preliminary report says.
At Michigan, Getting an A Because Your Instructor’s On Strike
The University of Michigan graduate workers’ strike caused grading issues. Some department chairs have said they plan to give out A’s.