SGB announces raises for student workers, departure of two committee chairs

By Addison Quinn, Staff Writer • December 3, 2025

Student Government Board announced student worker wage increases for the spring semester and the departure of two committee chairs at its weekly meeting Tuesday night in Nordy’s Place.

Pitt Digital reduces student worker hours by 15%

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Senior Staff Writer  • November 19, 2025

Pitt Digital recently cut student employee hours by 15%, but retained all student employees for the department.

SGB reaffirms active role in student advocacy amid concerns from SJP

By Addison Quinn, Staff Writer • November 12, 2025

Student Government Board addressed concerns about discrimination against Muslim and Palestinian students and student worker wages at its weekly meeting Tuesday night at Nordy’s Place.

Opinion | Corporations need to better support their student employees

By Angel Rodriguez, Staff Columnist • October 20, 2025

Staff columnist Angel Rodriguez argues why corporations need to do better and support their workers more effectively.

Student restaurant workers share highs and lows of employment in Oakland’s food industry

By Alexandra Keim, Staff Writer • October 13, 2025

Many students see pros and cons to balancing a full school schedule while working, including Pitt students in the local food industry.

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.

‘You’ve got to be personable’: Pitt students canvass for Gainey across Pittsburgh

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer • October 19, 2021

Some Pitt students work as fellows on progressive Democrat Ed Gainey’s mayoral campaign team, where they phone bank, create social media posts, help organize events and canvass door-to-door.

Opinion | Work-study is unrealistic for busy students with bills to pay

By Jessica Snyder, For The Pitt News • October 6, 2021

College isn’t free, and I’m not expecting it to be, but the FWS Program is simply not worth it in the long run if students want to make actual money.

‘No bigger elephant in the room’: SGB addresses recent spike in COVID-19 cases

By Nathan Fitchett, Senior Staff Writer • November 11, 2020

Aside from its COVID-19 discussion, SGB introduced a new bill and a new resolution. Board members also discussed initiatives to improve student worker compensation and dining services on campus.

Student workers offer opinions on increase in minimum wage

By Rebecca Johnson, Staff Writer • October 3, 2019

Students taking at least six credits per semester are eligible for employment through the university. However, not every student is satisfied with the university's decision to pay minimum wage to students.