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Union Workers at Cornell University Win Historic Pay Increases After 10-Day Strike

HeadlineAug 29, 2024

In labor news, unionized workers at Cornell University celebrated reaching a tentative agreement with the Ivy League school after less than two weeks on strike. The deal, which will benefit maintenance and dining room staff, gardeners and custodians, includes historic pay increases of up to 25%, cost-of-living adjustments and ending a two-tier wage system.

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