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February 22, 2025
The protest took place in front of the entrance of Wilson Commons. As a registered protest, University staff were present and monitored that protesters did not block walkways or disrupt walking traffic.In his speech, Take Five student Jacob Edwards commented on how he may someday pursue higher education and become a graduate student himself. “At that point, I may be forced to confront the same systemic issues facing our graduates right now,” he said.An attendee, bundled in a hood and gloves, smiles and holds a sign in support of a potential strike.Tacarah Reyes, a dining services worker and delegate for union Local 200 SEUI, told students to “exercise your rights, your voice” in her speech.A volunteer, pictured, who helped pass around clipboards and chatted with attendees stands to listens to the speakers.Attendees wore hats, scarves, hoods and masks to stay warm against the frigid temperatures and strong winds.An undergraduate student smiles and holds a sign that reads “Agreement or Strike.”Attendees sported stickers from Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 200United, a branch of the labor union SEIU that operates in the U.S. and Canada.A man watches the speakers as he holds a sign that reads, “Faculty stand with Grad workers.”
Alyssa Koh
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