Harvard graduate student workers strike starting 21 April 2026 continues into May
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Harvard Graduate Students Union–UAW members began an indefinite strike on 21 April 2026 seeking higher pay and stronger protections, including for international students and harassment grievances. The work stoppage is disrupting teaching, grading, and research across the university as talks remain stalled.
This alert was originally created on 2 May 2026.
Public Impact
Schools
Effective Dates
Updates
Aug 20, 2026
🛑 Canceled
The strike was called off on 1 June 2026. Harvard said HGSU-UAW leadership notified the university that members voted to unconditionally end the strike and return to work, and The Harvard Crimson reported the 40-day strike ended without a new contract.
Organizers
- Harvard Graduate Students Union–UAW (HGSU‑UAW)
- UAW Local 5118
Affected Locations
- Cambridge, Massachusetts
Sources
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