Should Schools Consider Their Grad Students Workers?

Graduate students across the U.S. are protesting against unfair working conditions, low stipends, and lack of benefits. They argue for recognition as workers to gain negotiating power. Bernie Sanders introduced a bill to support this cause, criticizing the NLRB's stance. Students like Reese Richardson face financial struggles, working long hours for insufficient pay. The financial burden is heavier on women, minorities, and international students. The issue of living wages affects students at public schools too, prompting more unionizing efforts.

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