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MIT Graduate Student Union

1 year

WE HAVE REACHED A FULL TENTATIVE AGREEMENT! @MIT MOVED BECAUSE OF OUR STRIKE THREAT! UNION SECURITY, REAL RECOURSE, AND ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENTS WON!

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

2 years

WE DID IT: with a landslide margin of 1785–912, we are officially the MITGSU-UE!!! What started 4 years ago with a dozen students in an MIT classroom discussing the needs of graduate workers has culminated in this historic victory for student-workers at MIT. Now, we celebrate!

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

We are proud to publicly announce the MIT Graduate Student Union! MIT grad student-workers are unionizing to create a healthy and fair working and learning environment for all, by giving us a voice in the decisions that affect us. (1/4) #MITGSU

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

1000 graduate workers at MIT gathered together to demand a union! MIT works because we do! #MITGSU

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

The tentative agreement that we reached with the MIT Admin has been officially ratified into a contract! After our years of fighting, MIT grad workers now have a legally binding contract that sets in place the protections and benefits we all deserve.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

2 years

MIT grad workers demand real safety guarantees now!

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

Today, we are sending the MIT administration a request to voluntarily recognize the widespread, democratic mandate for a union at MIT. In under 3 mos., a clear majority of graduate workers across all depts have said YES to forming #MITGSU by signing their union cards. (1/n)

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

We have officially rejected the @MIT administration’s contract proposal with a resounding NO vote. After a tremendous vote of 1715 no votes to 226 yes votes, it is abundantly clear that MIT’s contract proposal does not meet the needs of graduate workers.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

Yesterday we filed thousands of cards that grad students at MIT signed in support of #MITGSU with the National Labor Relations Board to initiate our union election. That means THIS TERM we will be voting YES for our union to secure a better workplace for MIT grad students. (1/n)

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

After 8 months of negotiating, the contract offered by MIT admin is despicable and disrespectful of all the value graduate workers bring to teaching and research at this institute. We plan to vote NO on the contract with no union shop, an effective pay cut, and no real recourse.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

The energy was wild today at the picket - 100s of grad workers over 9 hours. Thanks to everyone who came out. It is clear that MIT grad workers will fight for what we need. We make this institute run and deserve higher wages, better benefits, real recourse, and union shop!!!

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

MIT administration did not voluntarily recognize our union - and as such, we're moving forward with an NLRB election to secure our union. Stay up to date as this process develops at

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

2 years

We filed for an election with the NLRB to bring the fellows into our bargaining unit! ✊✊✊

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

2 years

We are so excited to kickoff our contract negotiations with a huge rally with almost 1000 MIT grad workers! @32BJSEIU @gradworkersofBU @hgsuuaw @BTU66

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

Thank you Representative Pressley, we appreciate you standing up for grad workers fighting for basic rights and protections at MIT!

Ayanna Pressley

@AyannaPressley

3 years

. @MIT is a world class institution with an endowment of over $27 billion, yet its grad students are paying 55% of their stipend on rent & don't even have dental insurance. Organized power is realized power & I stand in solidarity with @MITGradUnion .

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

Our preview picket is starting strong! We are fighting for higher wages, expanded benefits, real recourse, and union shop. We will be here all day - we say NO to the status quo!!!

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

2 years

“Raise your hand if you personally have or know someone who has experienced harassment of any form at MIT”

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

1/n Last week, @SW_Columbia reached a tentative agreement for their contract with Columbia University. While graduate workers at Columbia still have to vote on their final contract, they won amazing contract provisions that are raise the standards for graduate workers everywhere.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

2 years

WE DESERVE RESPECT! MIT has continued to stall on our demands for real recourse for harassment, discrimination, and bullying, equal opportunities for international workers, a union shop, and equal workplace rights for Fellows. But we won't give up without a fight!

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

The May Day Picket is off!!! Hundreds upon hundreds of grad student workers will turn out today bc we will not accept the status quo! We need things like a fair stipend, dental/vision coverage, real recourse, T-passes, and Union Shop!!! Stay tuned for tweets throughout the day!

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

2 years

Earlier this year, MIT denied ~20% of all grad workers the right to decide whether or not to form a union based on the bizarre claim that fellows are only students & are not required to provide specific services, or work on specific research to maintain their funding. (1/3)

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

We are essential workers who make possible and promote every core mission of MIT. We deserve dignity, respect, and a voice in our research conditions. We are organizing a union to give grad student-workers the power to demand… (2/4) #MITGSU

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

2 years

Join thousands of grad workers who are publicly declaring they are voting YES for #MITGSU April 4th & 5th by signing the Vote Yes petition: We're voting yes to make our voice heard! We're voting yes for a better workplace! We're voting yes for our union!

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

...fair work expectations, the resources required to do our work, a safe and equitable work environment for all, financial security and guaranteed support, affordable housing, comprehensive benefits, and equal support and protections for international students. (3/4) #MITGSU

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

We will be kicking off our unionization campaign with a launch rally TODAY at 5pm at the courtyard outside of the Stata Center/Koch Institute! Please wear a mask to adhere to COVID safety guidelines and wear red to show support! RSVP at . (4/4) #MITGSU

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

2 years

Harassment, discrimination, and bullying are rampant problems at MIT with almost 40% of grad workers facing harassing behavior and only 0.04% using MIT’s IDHR process.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

We are kicking off our unionization campaign with a launch rally TODAY at 5pm (livestream: ) at the courtyard outside of the Stata Center/Koch Institute! (1/2) #MITGSU

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

5 months

Happening now! We are delivering our demands to @MIT ’s President Kornbluth now. With over 2000 signatories: WE DEMAND MIT TO END THR UNJUST DISCIPLINE FOR PEACEFUL PROTEST NOW!

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

Standing in solidarity with our friends and allies @HGSUUAW who kicked-off their strike at 6am, in the middle of a nor'easter, to fight for living wages, real recourse in discrimination and harassment complaints, and other basic protections. We’ve got your back, #HarvardOnStrike .

Harvard Grad Students Union-UAW Local 5118

@hgsuuaw

3 years

In the last bargaining session before our strike deadline Harvard did not meet our demands for a living wage and real recourse. The strike is ON. See you on the picket line. #HarvardOnStrike

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

2 years

Half an hour until the polls close! Make your voice known in voting #YesMITGSU !

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

ELECTION INFO Date--April 4th and 5th (Monday and Tuesday) Place--Walker Memorial Times-- 9 am - 1 pm, 2:30-3:30 pm, 5:30-8:30 pm Don't forget to vote "YES" to build our union and improve the lives of EVERY grad worker at MIT. (3/3)

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

"There is no such thing as 'the union.' You are the union. We are the union! ... The union is all of you standing together, collectively fighting for your rights, and your pay, and your working conditions." Brandon, President of Harvard GSU #MITGSU

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

On May 15-18 we are voting NO for a contract without union shop, fair compensation to keep up with inflation, and real recourse for harassment, discrimination, and bullying. These are core issues for grad workers across our membership, and we need to see them addressed.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

The first ever mid-year pay raise won 2.5 weeks after the MIT GSU card campaign launched just landed in the bank accounts of grad workers. Make no mistake, this raise is because 1000s of graduate workers are standing together, signing cards, & demanding better working conditions.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

We have our election date - now we're ready to vote yes on #MITGSU on April 4th and 5th and make our Institute a better place for grad workers!

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

Good morning! We're so excited for our turnout yesterday - look at this wonderful shot from Arish S! But no time to rest - our card campaign is underway, and we're ready to get the signatures we need to win. If you can, visit us at and sign today. #MITGSU

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

8 months

Yesterday we spoke out against MIT’s violation of our contract! MIT admin has denied graduate workers’ contractually-guaranteed right to union representation during the IDHR (Institute Discrimination and Harassment Response) disciplinary meetings.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

@MIT Hundreds and grad workers joined in on the picket today. Thousands have joined the graduate student union voting yes last Spring. We ask Sally Kornbluth to consider that and giving grad workers the higher wages, real recourse, benefits, and union shop we are fighting for.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

On Wednesday, September 13, at 5:30pm, in Hockfield Court, we will all gather for our first General Membership Meeting (GMM) to launch our strike pledge. RSVP:

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

2 years

MIT GSU goes to the beach! Keep an eye out for our future socials!

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

Starting tomorrow, May 15-18, we MIT grad workers will vote NO to the proposed contract by MIT admin. Why? The offered contract is insulting and inadequate with not keeping up with cost of living, no protections for power-based harassment/discrimination, and no union shop. (1/n)

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

5 months

MIT violently arrested 9 students and grad workers yesterday engaging in peaceful protest at Stata parking garage. EMERGENCY RALLY TODAY AT 3PM at MIT Lobby 7 steps. (Video credits: @BTnewsroom )

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

Hello all! Today is #MythbusterMonday where we're taking down myths about issues pertinent to the #MITGSU . This week is on student housing (1/n)

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

In our second speak out during our all day picket today, we tell the admin that it is despicable that they are trying to maintain the status quo. But graduate student workers say no. We say NO to the STATUS QUO!!!

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

4 years

Abuse is not an “advising style.” One student has come forward in our most recent op-ed to describe their experience of injustice.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

Union band is on fire! We are picketing today 9 to 5!!!

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

Were you rejected last week? We were too 💔 MIT admin claims grad workers funded by fellowships should be excluded from our union as fellows are "self-directed and working voluntarily" whereas RAs/TAs are under the direction and supervision of MIT. Does that seem right? 🤔 (1/2)

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

2 years

For today's #TestimonialTuesday we hear from Benjamin, who values #MITGSU 's democratic nature - we as workers voted for our union, and we as workers will vote on the issues important to us, our contracts, and how our union will make MIT a better place. (1/2)

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

Who you gonna call, our union!

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

When we FIGHT, we WIN!!!

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

It’s nearly 4pm and we are still going strong on the picket lines. You can break our union down, we won’t stop!

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

The 4.5% has got to go! With inflation nearly 7%, this is effectively a pay cut! Across Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston rent prices and even groceries are skyrocketing. How are we expected to be okay when MIT has the resources to but won’t cover our financial needs.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

You may have heard that MIT has announced a pay increase for graduate workers. This isn't random - it's a direct result of our union campaign. Read our press release here: #MITGSU

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

Thanks to the tremendous pressure we all created through our pickets, RSVPs to the General Membership Meeting, and a looming strike threat, MIT moved on all three of our key issues

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

5 months

We have launched a petition to demand the reversal of the unfair, unjust, and disgusting discipline against peaceful protesters. Join the 1500+ who have already signed!

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

The MIT Graduate Student Union is excited to announce the MIT Black Graduate Student Association (MIT BGSA) has voted to officially endorse the MIT GSU! Ufuoma Ovienmhada ( @ItsUfuoma ), current co-president of MIT BGSA shares why she personally is proud to endorse the #MITGSU :

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

Our first op-ed article is now published - you can read here about why we are demanding affordable housing as part of our key union issues: #GSUOpEd #MITGSU (1/n)

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

(2) Economics: A compensation package with a net compensation improvement that averages more than 10% for our members in the first year alone. This package includes 5.4%, 3.5%, and 3.25% successive annual raises; 83.8% dental; access to optical insurance; 70% T-pass; and backpay.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

Today’s #MythBusterMonday addresses the concern that “the union will make all of the decisions for you.” From our union election to our contract, we as graduate workers are making these decisions together with a democratic process. We are the union; you are the union. (1/2)

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

This is a major victory for our union, and it is thanks to our members’ stalwart solidarity. We stand in solidarity with the over 25,000 UE graduate workers across the country who are fighting to achieve the same protections that we have won through years of organizing.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

5 months

MIT GSU condemns the brutal arrests as well as the other disciplinary actions against peaceful protesters, including immediate suspensions without due process and evictions of dozens others. We will not stand for unjust discipline and discharge, and filed unfair labor practices.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

2 years

Huge achievement and source of inspiration from our union siblings at Univerisity of California! ✊ @uaw2865 @sruuaw

UAW 4811

@uaw_4811

2 years

Our contract ratification votes began this morning and will end on Friday at 5pm. Workers are having important debates about ratification. The the majority of elected leadership of both SRU & UAW 2865 recommend a yes vote, while others oppose. Read the arguments for both below.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

2 years

As MIT grad students, we know the hundreds of us on full MIT fellowships do the same work as other grad workers. We are calling on MIT to voluntarily recognize fellows as a part of our union. All grad workers at MIT deserve the benefits, rights and protections of our union. (2/3)

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

We are here all day, fighting for a fair contract!!!

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

When grad workers unionize, dues are the subject of some of the first questions. Let's clear up misconceptions for our #MythbusterMonday ! First up: dues don't represent a net loss for graduate workers. Dues help secure gains that more than compensate for the cost. #MITGSU (1/n)

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

2 years

Congrats @WHOIGradUnion , where our fellow graduate workers have announced their intent to unionize! We love this piece in the Tech by grad worker Jacob Partida, who felt the union difference growing up and uses that experience to inform his thoughts on DEI at MIT.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

The MIT Student-Worker Alliance has created an awesome #MITGSU support petition that any MIT affiliate is welcome to sign! Please share with undergrads, postdocs, staff, and anyone else who’d like to show their solidarity with grad students fighting to unionize.👇🏽 Link below 👇🏽

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

Last week, MIT announced the 1st ever mid-year raise for grad student-workers. This comes 106 days after MIT's fiscal year ended w/ an endowment $9B richer, & 17 days after nearly 1000 grad-workers rallied in Hockfield Court to announce the #MITGSU #MythbusterMonday (1/n)

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

(3) Union Security: Agency shop, which will ensure a strong and united union that allows our membership to hold MIT accountable and enforce the contract.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

On Tuesday, September 12—one week after we announced our strike plan and 24 hours before our General Membership Meeting, where we had planned to collectively launch our strike pledge—MIT met us for a last-minute bargaining session.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

(1) Real Recourse: Timely nondiscrimination procedures with access to full third-party arbitration, with the option for union stewards to accompany a graduate worker throughout the entire IDHR process.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

This represents a major contract win on our key issues. As such, the GSU Bargaining Committee has signed a tentative agreement on all articles. These benefits have been negotiated for all members with a TA/RA, and MIT has committed equity on the economics package for Fellows.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

We’re so excited UE President Carl Rosen came to celebrate with us that we already have 1000s of graduate workers at MIT saying yes to the union!!

UE

@ueunion

3 years

UE General President Carl Rosen visits @MITGradUnion drive to celebrate their progress toward building a strong, democratic majority union

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

Voluntary recognition is the most efficient and collaborative way for MIT to work with our union & address our shared challenges. If admin does not choose to recognize us, we will move the process to an NLRB election to secure recognition and begin contract negotiations. (2/n)

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

5 months

Last Friday, we rallied against unjust discipline, evictions, and arrests of peaceful protesters over the last week. To the MIT admin: drop all unfair disciplinary charges against our fellow grad workers NOW. When they try to discipline any one of us, we will ALL fight back.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

We demand a contract with: -Union shop to ensure the future of our organization and effective enforcement of our contract -Fair compensation to keep up with inflation -Real recourse for harassment, discrimination, and bullying

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

Last wk MIT tried to exclude fellows, 20% of grad workers, from our union, claiming they are students & not required to provide specific services or work on specific research to maintain funding. We know fellows are workers & deserve a voice. Hear why fellows stand with #MITGSU

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

Last Monday we asked MIT admin for voluntary recognition of our union, supported by a majority of MIT grad students, & invited them to work with us as allies in making a better Institute. We still haven't heard a decision about despite #MITGSU being public & vocal for 3 mos.(1/2)

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

5 months

We have exceeded 2000+ signatures!!! Continue signing and come deliver these demands to Sally this Friday!

MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

5 months

We have launched a petition to demand the reversal of the unfair, unjust, and disgusting discipline against peaceful protesters. Join the 1500+ who have already signed!

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

5 months

The ladder is back! See you at the rally today 4:30pm 77 Mass Ave to stand against unjust discipline!

Jeff Melnick

@melnickjeffrey1

5 months

VP of MIT grad union explaining that they are standing on a ladder because they have been banned from setting foot on campus

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

To think our launch was just this Monday... and we already have such an outpouring of support and great momentum building! Let's keep working for a better MIT and if you can, sign your card today. (Or even better - tell a friend!) #MITGSU

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

Check out Gus enjoying a walk while rocking his union button! #MITGSU #UnionPets

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

Laboring together to fight together -- our prep meeting last night for the General Membership Meeting was a huge success! Get ready @MIT 👀 RSVP: 5:30PM, Hockfield Court, Rain or shine!

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

A representative of MIT GSU will be joining tonight for this panel moderated by @BernieSanders . Other reps will be from UMich, UIC, and UC. Tune in to hear about the wave of grad student unionization across the country!

Bernie Sanders

@BernieSanders

1 year

TONIGHT: Join us at 8 p.m. ET for a LIVE town hall discussion with graduate workers who are taking on greed and winning.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

If you missed @ItsUfuoma 's speech at MIT’s 48th annual MLK Celebration, it’s now available for reading or watching online! Read it now at or watch the whole livestream at

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

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Stand up with your coworkers TODAY at 3pm at the Lobby 7 steps to fight back against MIT’s unjust and illegal discipline of our coworkers!

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

Halfway through the day and we are still going strong!! We won’t take it anymore, sit down and negotiate!

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

Great celebration yesterday @mit , now what if you used some of your money for a better economics package for grad workers in our contract?

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

The right to stand together with your coworkers and organize a union is protected by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). It’s important for student-workers to understand their legal rights to unionize! (1/2) #MITGSU

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

2 years

Solidarity to our fellow grad workers at Temple University @TUGSA_6290 ✊

Madison Ingram

@mings_ga

2 years

Lol “for my convenience”

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

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By MIT's report (), >60% of grad students are unhappy w/ housing costs. MIT's own data () show 75% of grad students report the cost of living as a stress source & 71% as an obstacle to academic progress! #FactCheckFriday #MITGSU (1/2)

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

We have communicated with the @MIT administration that we are ready to work with them to finalize a contract in time for our annual pay raise on June 1. We have requested that the MIT administration come back to the bargaining table next week, the week of May 22.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

Publicly stand w/ your coworkers & show we are strong, united, & ready to win the upcoming April 4&5 election by signing the Vote Yes Petition @ ! All RAs/TAs or fellows (FE) w/ partial RA/TA are vote eligible. Check with a union rep if you’re unsure.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

1 year

🚨MAY DAY PICKET🚨 As MIT continues to stonewall our demands for fair wages, real recourse, and union shop, we are preparing for another picket! Join us on the picket line on May 1 between 9am and 6pm. Sign up at

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

We’re so excited for our brothers and sisters at IU who filed for union recognition today! ✊

Indiana Grad Workers Coalition

@IndianaGrads

3 years

HUGE NEWS: We, the Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition, in partnership with @ueunion , have just delivered over 1500 union cards to the IU Board of Trustees and formally requested a union election. [THREAD]

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

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#OTD one year ago we won our union! Now, we’re preparing to head out to the picket lines for a fair contract! Join us next Friday, April 14th between 9am and 5pm. RSVP at

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

It's the end of our first week after asking MIT admin to voluntarily recognize the democratic mandate for our union & we're still waiting for their decision. The sooner admin and the #MITGSU work together, the sooner we can make MIT a better place to work & further common goals.

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

3 years

“We’re all just hopeful that MIT will be a leader,” Carter says, referring to MIT's chance to acknowledge the democratic will of its grad student-workers in unionizing. Read more about why the majority of MIT grad workers have signed union cards in support

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

4 years

We are pleased to announce that we have made significant progress on a key demand of the RISE campaign. We will soon have guaranteed transitional funding for all students across MIT who wish to leave an unhealthy advising relationship. Read more at

RISE Update on Guaranteed Transitional Funding!

We are pleased to announce that we have made significant progress on a key demand of the RISE campaign. We will soon have guaranteed…

rise4mit.medium.com

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MIT Graduate Student Union

@MITGradUnion

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"I support the union because MIT should provide affordable housing to all students." - Seamus Lombardo, AeroAstro #TestimonialTuesday #MITGSU

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