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
Updates
Apr 30, 2026
As of 30 April 2026, the Harvard Graduate Students Union–UAW indefinite strike that began on 21 April continues. Harvard raised its wage and benefits offer on 29 April, and additional bargaining sessions are scheduled for 14 May, 29 May, 9 June, and 23 June; no suspension, postponement, or settlement has been announced.
Organizer
- Harvard Graduate Students Union–UAW Local 5118
Affected Locations
- Cambridge, Massachusetts
Sources
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