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Op-Ed | A staff union will safeguard Pitt’s vital work

By Leah McKown, Research Project Manager • August 26, 2024

We are fighting for fairness in promotion and advancement, and we seek a level of transparency and consistency around work rules that will match the scrupulous precision that scientists, researchers and lab technicians bring to Pitt’s groundbreaking research projects.

Opinion | Unpaid internships will never be fair

By Jameson Keebler, Senior Staff Columnist • May 24, 2024

My internship ended up taking over my semester at some point. I expected that would happen and could manage it, but without the financial support I receive from my family, I don’t see how that would have been possible.

Satire | Do interns even deserve to be paid in experience?

By Thomas Riley, Opinions Editor • January 31, 2024

Food and housing costs aren’t getting any lower, but with the job market growing more competitive than ever, some believe experience may have more monetary value than actual money.

Opinion | No one cares that you don’t feel like tipping, do it anyway

By Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger, Senior Staff Columnist • October 3, 2023

Tipping may be an inconvenience to customers, but not making enough money to live is a bigger issue for workers.

Opinion | Students should be picky about their jobs

By Anna Fischer, Senior Staff Columnist • March 3, 2022

So many working college students are underpaid and undervalued, but are willing to accept mediocre pay and working conditions just for the sake of having a paying job. Do not make my same mistake.

Op-ed: SGB inaction fails economic and environmental justice

By Young Sarah Grguras • February 11, 2019

Student organizations have repeatedly approached SGB to support divestment efforts and higher wages. Despite actions by Pitt, SGB has opted not to do so.