The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
A union member wears SEIU pins on their hat before the rally at IBEW Local Union 5 on Sept. 2, 2024.

Pitt workers agree to new one-year contract

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025
Pitt service workers finished negotiating a one-year contract at the beginning of March that included a pay raise and various new benefits.
The Cathedral of Learning.

‘We just deserve better’: Pitt service workers frustrated with wage uncertainty amid union negotiations

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor • February 25, 2025
Service workers on Pitt’s campus express concerns with wages and staffing amid funding worries after their contracts with Pitt have been extended twice during bargaining.
Pitt unions react to federal diversity, equity and inclusion rollbacks

Pitt unions react to federal diversity, equity and inclusion rollbacks

By Kyra McCague and Maxine Van Nortwick • February 17, 2025
President Donald Trump has begun his rollback of anti-discrimination policies, some of which are beginning to affect University of Pittsburgh unions and bargaining contracts.
Mental health advocates stand outside UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital.

‘More scrubs, less suits’: SEIU calls for funding, staffing and conditions changes at Western Psychiatric Hospital 

By Aidan Kasner, Contributing Editor • September 23, 2024
On Monday afternoon, politicians, nurses and community leaders joined together in a “Speak Out for Mental Health” rally to highlight issues in Western Psychiatric Hospital.
Supporters of the faculty union gather outside of the William Pitt Union on Friday, Feb. 24.

United Steelworkers cite delayed bargaining with faculty in unfair labor practice charges against Pitt

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • November 28, 2023
The United Steelworkers filed unfair labor practice charges against Pitt on Monday for allegedly failing to bargain in good faith with faculty on compensation, layoff policies and research support, according to a press release from the union.
Members of the Pitt faculty union and United Steelworkers at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg on Monday.

“Truly a historic day”: Organizers file for Pitt staff union election

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • June 7, 2023
Pitt staff are on the path to becoming Pennsylvania’s largest public sector workforce to unionize in decades after organizers submitted enough signatures to the state labor board to trigger a vote.
Starbucks at Amos Hall on Forbes Avenue.

Editorial | The Amos Hall Starbucks unionization is a great step forward

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • March 17, 2022
The move to unionize is important, particularly for student workers, as it helps students be able to call out issues in future careers.
Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees marches in Pittsburgh’s Labor Day parade Monday morning.

Editorial: Remember ongoing efforts of PA labor unions

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 4, 2018
The first Monday in September serves to remind us of the challenges and setbacks labor unions in continue to face today as they work to improve the lives of their members.
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