Inside the rise of organized labor at Syracuse University

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Story by Nada Merghani, syracuse.com • 6h •

In April 2023, Syracuse Graduate Employees United became the newest union at Syracuse University after a successful two-year campaign organizing over 1,100 graduate students.

Now, a year later, that movement has gained steam. Hundreds of workers have attended labor rallies at Syracuse University, two new groups of workers are seeking to form their own unions, and established unions are bargaining now for new contracts.

Workers’ demands vary, but most say they’re seeking higher pay, better healthcare and more favorable sick leave policies.

Labor organizing efforts and support for unions have seen a rise in popularity since 2022.

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