# BU Graduate Workers Union

> BU works because we do!


## Pages

- [Caucuses](https://bugwu.org/for-members/caucuses/): To meet the needs of all grad workers, we have formed caucuses that advocate for change and build community around specific identities and/or issues. You can join one today! If you want to start a caucus around an identity or issue that isn’t currently represented, reach out to gradworkersofbu [at] gmail.com Black Graduate Workers Caucus The Boston University Graduate Workers Union is committed to breaking down barriers used to divide workers on grounds such as race, and one goal of the Black Grad Workers Caucus is to revitalize BUGWU involvement from members representing Black, African-American, and African Diasporic communities. The […]
- [Austerity Tracker](https://bugwu.org/for-members/austerity-tracker/): The BUGWU Communications working group is trying to identify which departments are facing budget cuts, repression, and changes to funding structures and guarantees. If something like this is happening in your department or lab, please fill out this form. Concretely identifying the fights ahead is the first step toward organizing against them!
- [FAQs](https://bugwu.org/about-us/faqs/): If you have questions or concerns that aren’t addressed here, reach out to a steward. General questions International students
- [Get involved](https://bugwu.org/get-involved/): You — yes, you — have the power to help win increased wages, dental insurance, workload protections, and so much more. We’ve tried asking BU for all these things and asking alone doesn’t work. Negotiations by other grad unions have taught us that we can only win a strong contract if we have mass participation and take collective action. Grad workers are busy, but you might already be taking actions to organize in your department! Do you … If yes, you are already organizing! These everyday tasks are a key part of making our union function. Beyond organizing at the […]
- [Grievances](https://bugwu.org/for-members/grievances/):  It’s up to us to hold BU responsible for implementing the contract faithfully. When we believe an article of our contract has been violated, one option is to file a grievance. Filing a grievance initiates a formal process to determine if a contract violation has occurred and what remedies are available. Filing a grievance Ongoing grievances Current grievances that are going to arbitration are: If you think an ongoing grievance may be relevant to you, please reach out to a steward.
- [Benefits](https://bugwu.org/for-members/benefits/): As a result of our contract, we won the following benefits: Struggling to recieve a benefit? Contact a steward and they will be able to help! Is there a benefit you wish we had? Suggest it with this form so that we can consider it during our next contract negotiation.
- [For members](https://bugwu.org/for-members/): Our members consist of PhD students and Masters students at BU.
- [E-mail Newsletter](https://bugwu.org/newsletter/weekly-newsletter/): Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter for updates!
- [Newsletters](https://bugwu.org/newsletter/): Sign up to receive our e-mail newsletters, or read what BUGWU rank-and-file have written about our organizing.
- [Contract](https://bugwu.org/for-members/current-contract-2024-2027/): See a summary of the contract here, or download the full version below. If you think there has been a violation of the contract, reach out to a steward to file a grievance.
- [BUGWU in the News](https://bugwu.org/about-us/bugwu-in-the-news/): BUGWU's featured news coverage.
- [Rank & File Bulletins](https://bugwu.org/newsletter/rank-file-bulletins/): Straight from the shop floor! Here you can read our log of missives penned by BUGWU rank and file. 2024 Strike
- [About Us](https://bugwu.org/about-us/): Learn more Who is BUGWU? Learn about our history, our purpose, and our structure. Frequently Asked Questions Got questions? We’ve got answers. If you have other questions or want to discuss anything union-related, please reach out to a steward. Stewards Find the steward for your department, lab, building, etc. If you have a workplace issue, questions, or want to attend a department-specific BUGWU meeting, reach out! BUGWU In The News See a collection of press coverage and writing about our union.
- [BU works because we do.](https://bugwu.org/): BU works because we do. Boston University Graduate Workers Union (BUGWU) is the organization of, by, and for graduate workers at BU, consisting of teachers, researchers, graders, and more. We are committed to fighting to address the issues our coworkers care about, through open, democratic, collective deliberation to wield the power we have as workers without whom the university cannot function.
- [Who is BUGWU?](https://bugwu.org/about-us/who-is/): Who is BUGWU? Boston University Graduate Workers Union (BUGWU) is the organization of, by, and for graduate workers at BU, consisting of teachers, researchers, graders, and more. We are committed to  After many years of organizing, graduate workers voted overwhelmingly to unionize in December 2022. After nearly a year of contract negotiations characterized by lowball offers, delay tactics, and disrespect from BU administration, graduate workers initiated a strike on March 25, 2024 and went on to withhold their labor for an historic seven months to win our first collective bargaining agreement. The strike produced transformative changes in our working conditions, […]
- [Stewards](https://bugwu.org/about-us/stewards/): Stewards Stewards are graduate workers at BU who are building our union by talking to our coworkers about the workplace issues that affect all of us. If you are doing that, then you’re already doing the work of a steward! We are currently looking for nominations from you for the next year’s stewards. If you think you or your coworker would be a good fit, fill out this form. For now, if you want to talk to a steward reach out to Lucía Vilallonga (luciamvila [at] gmail.com) or Meiya Sparks Lin (moosemeiya [at] gmail.com). For press inquiries regarding our union, contact […]


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