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PhD candidate seeks reinstatement amid Ed. Dept. investigation into Brown

Since Meg Wilson — a PhD candidate in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences — was dismissed from her program in January, a group of students and members of the Graduate Labor Union have petitioned for her reinstatement. 

Community Coordinator union begins bargaining process with University

The Labor Organization of Community Coordinators began their first contract bargaining session with the University on Feb.16. 

University recognizes Brown Center for Students of Color student labor union

The University officially recognized the Third World Labor Organization, according to a Wednesday TWLO Instagram post. The union represents 53 student workers at the Brown Center for Students of Color. 

Brown to voluntarily recognize Third World Labor Organization

The University is prepared to recognize the Third World Labor Organization — a union representing student workers at the Brown Center for Students of Color — pending the review of signed union authorization cards demonstrating majority support among student employees, the organization announced ...

Graduate Labor Organization announces spring divestment campaign

The Graduate Labor Organization announced that it will spend the spring demanding that the University divest from companies facilitating the Israel-Palestine war in an Instagram post on Feb. 5.

Computer science, economics experts discuss AI influence on job market amid tech layoffs

In January, several major tech companies — including industry giants Google, Amazon and Meta — announced a wave of layoffs in which over 20,000 workers lost their jobs, according to CNBC. 

GLO members discuss new contract, bargaining process

The Graduate Labor Organization announced the ratification of its second union contract with the University last month, The Herald previously reported. The new contract includes increases to the annual base stipend and health care assistance payments for graduate student employees, as well as expanded ...

The Herald’s shopping schedule: Science, literature, movie-making and dance

As shopping period goes into full swing, The Herald shares a selection of six spring 2024 courses — from performing arts to applied math — that are favorites in the newsroom.

GLO ratifies second union contract with University

On Tuesday, the Graduate Labor Organization announced the ratification of its second union contract with the University after a 544-4 vote.