Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


NUGW’s demands for an increased stipend, comprehensive healthcare and financial support for international workers are still on the table in contract negotiations.

NU Graduate Workers launch strike pledge in hopes of speeding up contract negotiations

January 30, 2024

The Northwestern University Graduate Workers launched a pledge Monday to strike if the University does not meet its remaining contract demands. The meeting had record-high attendance, with more than 1,000...

NU doctors said in a press release that they are “overworked” and “underpaid.”

‘Overwhelming majority’ of NU Medicine residents vote to unionize

January 30, 2024

Residents, fellows and interns at Northwestern Medicine hospitals and clinics voted Monday to unionize, citing a lack of transparency regarding pay raises and health care benefits. According to a news...

Established in 2016, NUGW announced it had won the election to unionize on Jan. 12 last year.

Northwestern graduate workers reflect on progress, plan strike pledge one year after receiving formal recognition

January 15, 2024

Just over a year after the Northwestern University Graduate Workers received formal recognition from the University, union leaders are reflecting on what has — and hasn’t — changed. After years...

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