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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.
A protester waves a Palestinian flag outside Agganis Arena, where Boston University President Melissa Gilliam’s inauguration took place. Multiple protests by the BU Graduate Workers Union, BU Students for Justice in Palestine, BU Young Democratic Socialists and BU Palestine Liberation Coalition occurred around campus during the inauguration. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Unions, student groups hold protests during BU presidential inauguration

Kayla Baltazar September 27, 2024
Boston University Graduate Workers Union, BU Students for Justice in Palestine, BU Young Democratic Socialists of America and BU Palestine Liberation Coalition protested during the presidential inauguration of Melissa Gilliam today
Resident Assistant Melissa Taylor gives a speech during the Graduate Workers Union walkout on Sept. 3. Boston University and the ResLife Union reached a tentative agreement during the bargaining session on Tuesday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

ResLife Union reaches tentative agreement with BU following end of strike

Lauren Albano September 18, 2024
The Boston University ResLife Union reached a tentative agreement for its first union contract with the University at its bargaining session on Tuesday.
The crowd on Nickerson Field during SPLASH on Sept. 7. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Weeks of Welcome activities greet new and returning Terriers

Sarah Cruz September 13, 2024
The Boston University Campus Activities Board and the Student Activities Office hosted the Weeks of Welcome events from Aug. 29 to Sept. 8.
Supporters of the ResLife Union chant at a ResLife Union rally at the start of their four-day strike in Marsh Plaza on Friday, April 12, 2024.

BU ResLife Union begins ‘indefinite’ strike over move-in weekend

Lauren Albano September 4, 2024

The Boston University ResLife Union began its strike Aug. 31, as students began moving into residence halls for the fall semester. The first day of undergraduate move-in was Aug. 28.  Since December...

Senate Chair Hanna Dworkin, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, speaking during a Boston University Student Government meeting. StuGov endorsed a ResLife Union strike at their meeting on Monday. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU StuGov endorses ResLife Union strike, promotes event at Pardee Center

Lucas De Oliveira April 9, 2024
At this week's meeting, Boston University’s Student Government endorsed the ResLife Union’s strike, agreed to promote an event at the Pardee Center and talked about preparations for BU’s “Vote!” Day.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley speaks to the crowd at a rally on the first day of the Boston University Graduate Workers Union strike on Monday. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BUGWU strike rally attracts support from students, faculty, local politicians

Abigail Hassan March 25, 2024
The Boston University Graduate Workers Union held their first strike rally at noon today in Marsh Plaza, which attracted support from undergraduate students, local politicians, and professors.
Boston University Graduate Worker Union (BUGWU) members march down Commonwealth Avenue at a combined union rally last October. BUGWU will begin striking on Monday at Marsh Chapel, following eight months of negotiations. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BUGWU organizes first strike rally after unsuccessful negotiations

Abigail Hassan March 25, 2024
BU Graduate Workers Union will hold a rally at noon today in Marsh Plaza after unsuccessful contract negotiations with Boston University.
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.  
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