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Students occupy the University Center for a second day

Students occupying the University Center posted signs on the windows to bring awareness to the occupation. Photo by Hannah Roberts

After spending the night on various floors of the University Center at 63 Fifth Ave., students centralized in the lobby and the basement of the building. Some students…

Part-time faculty union files complaint with National Labor Relations Board

New School students occupy the University Center at 63 Fifth Ave. yesterday in response to the university withholding pay to striking employees. Photo by Karen Arrobo

The New School part-time faculty union has filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board in response to the university asking employees to fill…

Students occupy The New School University Center

Following the university's announcement that all employees who continue to strike will lose access to wages, including university contributions to health insurance and retirement benefits, students occupied the University Center at 63 Fifth Ave. this afternoon. Photo by Karen Arrobo

Students have occupied The New School’s University Center at 63 Fifth Ave. following the university’s decision to withhold pay to all striking employees. In an email sent on…

Mediator joins the table as bargaining resumes between The New School and its part-time faculty

Faculty and students picket outside The New School University Center at 63 Fifth Ave. on Nov. 22. Part-time faculty have been on strike since Nov. 16 as they collectively bargain with the university for a fairer contract. Photo by Tara Lamorgese

A mediator joined the table for the first time yesterday as collective bargaining between The New School and its part-time faculty union resumed. Members of ACT-UAW Local 7902…

Voices from the picket line

New School part-time faculty and students protesting outside the University Center on Tuesday. Photo by Tara Lamorgese

Thoughts, opinions, hopes and fears from students and faculty during the first weeks of the part time faculty strike

Key takeaways about the part-time faculty strike from the Student Caucus

New School students and faculty protest at the university center in support of the part-time faculty on Monday. Photo by Tara Lamorgese

Two student-run organizations at The New School held a virtual student caucus Wednesday evening to discuss the ongoing part-time faculty strike. New School part-time faculty have entered the…