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Harvard graduate student workers strike starting 21 April 2026 continues into May

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Minor Education (higher education)

Harvard Graduate Students Union–UAW members began an indefinite strike on 21 April 2026 seeking higher pay and stronger protections, including for international students and harassment grievances. The work stoppage is disrupting teaching, grading, and research across the university as talks remain stalled.

This alert was originally created on 2 May 2026.

Public Impact

🏫 Schools

Effective Dates

Organizers

  • Harvard Graduate Students Union–UAW (HGSU‑UAW)
  • UAW Local 5118

Affected Locations

  • Cambridge, Massachusetts

Sources

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