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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

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...

Letter to the Editor: University should not appeal NLRB ruling

April 7, 2014

As an alumnus (Communication '89), football season ticket holder, educator and union member (University Professionals of Illinois Local 4100), I am greatly pleased by the recent NLRB decision in favor...

Walfish: Civil discourse lacking in CAPA talks

Walfish: Civil discourse lacking in CAPA talks

April 6, 2014

It’s weird how one small detail can change your impression of someone. You can adore someone for what they’ve accomplished in their respective field, but the moment they do something you disagree...

Updated: NLRB rules in favor of Northwestern players union

March 26, 2014

A Northwestern football players union is one step closer to reality. The National Labor Relations Board ruled Wednesday in favor of the College Athletes Players Association, affirming CAPA’s claim...

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 NUs 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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