From The Boston Globe · · 50s
Harvard Dining Workers Authorize Strike
Harvard dining workers vote to strike after university endowment hits record high.
In brief
Harvard dining workers vote to strike after university endowment hits record high. Harvard dining workers voted to authorize a strike over wages as the university's endowment reached a record $68 billion. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Harvard Dining Workers Vote
Harvard dining workers voted to authorize a strike over wages after the university reported its endowment hit a record high.
Wage Disparity
Full-time Harvard dining workers earn $30.25 an hour, less than peers at Northeastern and MIT.
Strike Impact
Dining workers cannot apply for unemployment benefits during summer due to year-round employment.
Endowment Growth
Harvard’s $68 billion endowment grew by $11 billion over a year, yet the university cut staff and open positions.
Union Response
Local 26 president says Harvard built a $100 million surplus while workers seek a contract to build a life.
“workers "came to the table asking for a contract they could build a life on, and Harvard answered by building up a surplus and adding more than $10 billion to its endowment"”
What to remember
Harvard dining workers voted to authorize a strike over wages as the university's endowment reached a record $68 billion.
