“All students enrolled in Harvard degree programs employed by the Employer [Harvard] who provide instructional services at Harvard University, including graduate and undergraduate Teaching Fellows (teaching assistants, teaching fellows, course assistants); and all students enrolled in Harvard degree programs (other than undergraduate students at Harvard College) employed by the Employer who serve as Research Assistants (regardless of funding sources, including those compensated through Training Grants). ”
The following student-held positions are generally considered to be within the scope of the bargaining unit:
The following are excluded:
“All undergraduate students serving as research assistants, and all other employees, guards, and supervisors as defined in the [National Labor Relations] Act.”
On November 15, 2021, the University and HGSU-UAW reached a tentative agreement on a four-year labor contract. The contract was ratified by HGSU-UAW membership on November 27.
The contract provisions reflect the University’s strong support for our student workers and are responsive to HGSU-UAW’s priorities. This contract represents a more than $23.5 million increase in compensation and benefits, as well as expanded protections concerning cases of harassment and discrimination.