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Two supporters chant at the Boston University ResLife Union rally at the start of their four-day strike in April. On Sept.27, the ResLife Union unanimously ratified its first constitution, which includes meal plans for all workers and fair compensation, among other changes. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

ResLife Union unanimously ratifies first contract with BU

Kayla Baltazar October 2, 2024
The ResLife Union ratified its first contract with Boston University after a unanimous vote.
Boston University’s 11th President, Melissa Gilliam. Gilliam stated it is important for her to work with student leaders on campus, including those from the BU Graduate Workers Union and ResLife Unions. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New BU president pushes for unity, progress ahead of inauguration

Kayla Baltazar September 13, 2024
BU's new president, Melissa Gilliam, sets goals for the future of the University.
Protestors and members of the Boston University Graduate Workers Union march down Commonwealth Avenue toward 1 Silber Way during a walkout on May 1. BUGWU, which has been on strike since March 25, demands higher waves, comprehensive healthcare, childcare funding and workload protections from the University’s administration. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Graduate worker strike continues: everything to know about BUGWU so far

Kayla Baltazar June 2, 2024
The Boston University Graduate Workers Union has entered its 10th week of striking against the BU administration. Here is everything you need to know about BUGWU so far.
Members of the Boston University Residential Life Union gather behind an empty table representing the delay in contract negotiations for better working conditions at a rally on January 18. The ResLife Union voted to begin a four-day strike Friday at noon to demand better working conditions, including stipends and training for life-saving care. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU ResLife Union to start four-day strike over Boston Marathon weekend

Lauren Albano April 12, 2024
The Boston University Residential Life Union will strike for four days starting Friday at noon.
A protester holding a sign in support of Boston University’s Resident Sustainability Leaders listens to a union member speak during a rally on Feb 8. BU’s ResLife Union is in the process of voting to strike. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU ResLife Union workers currently voting process on strike authorization

Kayla Baltazar April 8, 2024
Following unsuccessful negotiations with Boston University, the ResLife Union is casting ballots to authorize a union strike.
South Campus resident assistant Guenlsy Desir (Wheelock ‘24) in her dorm. The GPA policy for residence life workers is causing housing insecurity among some employees. MATTHEW EADIE/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GPA policy causes housing insecurity among RAs

Mara Mellits March 4, 2024
An RA signed her contract for the following year. Then, she was fired. Guensly Desir was all set to RA for the 2023-24 academic year. That was until she got fired less than a week before the semester started due to the enforcement of a GPA policy.  
Graduate students, RAs and adjunct faculty members march down Commonwealth Avenue during a three-union rally.

GALLERY: Three-union rally marches down Commonwealth Ave

Daily Free Press Staff October 25, 2023
Resident life workers, graduate student workers and adjunct faculty held a joint union rally on Oct. 20 following recently ratified bargaining demands.
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