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.

What is the main reason students at universities like Northwestern and Harvard are protesting?

• Poor campus facilities

• Unfair working conditions

• High tuition fees

• Lack of academic resources

What is the central debate regarding graduate students' roles?

• Whether they should receive higher stipends

• Whether they should be considered students or workers

• Whether they should have more vacation time

• Whether they should have access to better housing

What action did Senator Bernie Sanders take to support graduate students?

• Organized a nationwide protest

• Proposed a reduction in tuition fees

• Increased federal funding for universities

• Introduced a bill to recognize students as workers

What financial challenges do graduate students face according to the transcript?

• Expensive textbooks

• Lack of access to student loans

• Insufficient stipends and high living costs

• High tuition fees

Which group of students is most affected by financial stress?

• Part-time students

• Students from urban areas

• Women and underrepresented minorities

• International students