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Harvard graduate student workers on indefinite strike over pay and protections

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More than 4,000 graduate student workers represented by HGSU–UAW began an open‑ended strike on 21 April 2026 after 14 months of bargaining. They seek higher pay, stronger protections for international workers, and improved harassment procedures; as of 29 April the walkout continues while additional bargaining dates are set in May and June.

This alert was originally created on 29 April 2026.

Public Impact

🏫 Schools

Effective Dates

Organizer

  • Harvard Graduate Students Union–UAW Local 5118

Affected Locations

  • Cambridge, Massachusetts

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