Posts by NUGW
Support for International Students
Together we sent a powerful message of solidarity and unity by having a supermajority of 2000+ graduate workers sign cards authorizing a union election in under one month! Our colleagues, friends, and coworkers called in a united voice for an election, and we have earned that election. Now every grad worker has a chance to…
Read MoreFall GMM-2 (Thursday Dec 01)
Your commitment has made our card campaign a resounding success – thanks to you we are ahead of schedule! With a union election to vote YES on NUGW on the horizon, it is more important than ever to keep membership informed, so we are having a second General Member Meeting (GMM) this quarter to provide…
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NUGW Launches Union Drive with UE Today, October 6th is the official start of NUGW’s drive to form a legally recognized union of graduate employees. Hundreds of graduate workers are coming together at noon on Deering Meadow to fight for More Pay & More Say. Northwestern graduate workers are organizing to make sure that we…
Read MoreRally for More Pay and More Say
We are launching our union drive to secure a living wage, comprehensive healthcare, proper grad worker support, and full dignity! We will host a rally on Oct 6, 2022 and begin gathering union cards to submit to the NLRB for our union election! Rally with us on Oct 6 from 12-1 PM on Deering meadow,…
Read MoreGraduate Needs Survey Results Webinar (Thursday, June 16th)
The survey is closed and the results are in! Join us on Thursday, June 16th at 12pm CT to learn about what graduate students shared in the survey. Register here to attend The survey analysis team will be presenting a deep dive into survey results from almost 2,000 responses. Attend to find out how graduate…
Read MoreBuilding Trust through Solidarity (Thursday, May 19th)
Our struggles are interconnected, and unionization will demand the equity and inclusion that you want at Northwestern. Your friends in the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) working group are hosting a community-building event, building connections across communities and helping everyone’s full personhood feel welcomed. The event will be Thursday, May 19th from 6-7:30pm…
Read MoreFaculty Fireside Chat, Humanities/Social Sciences Edition (Tuesday, May 17th)
The next Faculty Fireside Chat is Tuesday, May 17, from 5-6 pm online. RSVP at https://bit.ly/NUGWMay17FacultyFiresideChat. All are welcome, regardless of your field of study or membership status! This panel features allies from the humanities and social sciences: Marcia Grabowecky is a member of the Psychology department. She was part of the Non-Tenure Eligible Faculty…
Read MoreNUGW Information Sessions (May 13th and May 24th)
Bring or send your colleagues over, especially anyone who is not a member yet! These sessions are for anyone interested in learning about unionization and working toward a contract that guarantees our rights as workers. There will be two virtual information sessions in May: Friday, May 13th, from 3pm-4pm on Zoom. RSVP at bit.ly/NUGWInfo_May13 Tuesday,…
Read MoreNUGW Information Session (Tuesday, April 26th)
If you’re not a member of NUGW yet, these info sessions are for you! Tune in to hear about your union from current members and officers, and learn how you can help contribute to a better, organized university. There will be a virtual information session on Tuesday, April 26th, from 5pm-6pm on Zoom. RSVP at…
Read MoreSurvey on Graduate Needs
A crucial survey for assessing graduate student needs, organizing goals, and support for a legally recognized union at Northwestern.
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