Thread by @MorePerfectUS

THREAD: Boston University is so determined to union-bust its own students that they’re proposing replacing grad workers with AI.

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Unionized students at BU (@gradworkersofBU) are on strike, demanding a fair contract with a living wage.

But instead of bargaining in good faith the university has engaged in consistent retaliation.

So the union has been forced to file multiple unfair labor practice charges against their school.

The charges include:

-Coercive Statements

-Coercive Rules

-Refusal to Bargain/Bad Faith Bargaining (incl'g surface bargaining/direct dealing)

-Changes in Terms and Conditions of Employment

And more: nlrb.gov/case/01-CA-338…

The student-workers launched their strike just three days ago.

Boston University immediately responded with a change to payment policy that says both striking and non-striking workers must fill out a form with the work they’re engaged in, and whether or not they're on strike. They were told that they won’t get paid if they don’t fill it out, even if they’re working.

This is disgusting retaliation against their own students.

The school has also just announced tuition for next year: $66,000, and that’s before other fees that add up to a staggering $90,000.

https://twitter.com/OnlyInBOS/status/1773077544914551280

Boston University undoubtedly has the money to pay its student-workers a living wage, instead of illegally trying to break their strike.

If you want to support these brave students going up against their administration, here is their support fund: .

And for updates be sure to follow @gradworkersofBUgivebutter.com/bugwufund

You can also send a message to the university to demand a fair contract at the link below! secure.everyaction.com/jVXiTXlemEmq6k…