student workers Archives

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.

Check it out: making stacks at the library

By Zane Crowell and Remy Samuels | The Pitt News Staff • February 9, 2018

Entering the ground floor of the Hillman library, the expanse of desks, chairs and long tables encouraging group studying and collaboration are immediately noticeable. To the right of the entrance is the...