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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


Congressional committee to discuss Northwestern football unionization

May 1, 2014

Congress is getting involved in the Northwestern football unionization discussion. The House Education and the Workforce Committee will examine the recent National Labor Relations Board decision declaring...

On the same side for four years, coach Pat Fitzgerald and Kain Colter have opposing interests in Friday morning’s union election. Colter is a leader of the unionization movement, whereas Fitzgerald says he does not support the union.

FAQs on the Northwestern football unionization vote

April 25, 2014

For all the information leading up to Friday's vote, read our full coverage of Northwestern's unionization efforts here. Look for updates on Friday's vote throughout the weekend. On Friday morning,...

The unionization movement headed by Kain Colter, Ramogi Huma and others has divided public opinion. Recent data suggests a racial divide in how the issue is perceived.

Race a potential factor in support for Northwestern unionization

April 9, 2014

On March 22, the Washington Post published the results of a poll they conducted with ABC News on public opinion about the rights of college athletes. Prompted in part by the ongoing Northwestern football...

Football: With union issue aside, Kyle Prater ready for big season

Football: With union issue aside, Kyle Prater ready for big season

April 8, 2014

Northwestern made clear at practice Tuesday all talking and thinking about union issues has been shelved for the time being. Coach Pat Fitzgerald opted not to speak directly about the ongoing unionization...

National College Players Association President Ramogi Huma, United Steelworkers Political Director Tim Waters, former Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter, and USW President Leo Gerard held a news conference Jan. 28 to announce NU's football players would be seeking certification as a union. The historic announcement was the product of a years-long partnership between NCPA and the USW.

In Focus: From locker room to courtroom: How the union movement came to Northwestern

February 17, 2014

On Jan. 28, four men stood at a podium in Chicago with a momentous announcement: A group of Northwestern football players had signed union cards and were filing to unionize as University employees. Former...

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