​​OUR WORK. OUR UNION.

​We’re the Graduate Student Organizing Committee 
(GSOC-USW) and we’re working to organize a union for
​grad workers here at the University of Pittsburgh. 
We’re committed to organizing for:​
  • Funding security, including 1-year extensions for grads whose research timeline has been affected due to COVID-19.
  • Annual, across-the-board stipend increases.
  • Improved family benefits, such as lower-cost health coverage for dependents, health coverage, child-care subsidies and paid maternity leave.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave.
  • ​​Protections against discriminatory practices, sexual harassment, and assault.
  • A fair grievance process for handling workplace issues, which also protects us from retaliation.
We’re not just a union, we’re a movement -
​and we need your help to secure these gains!
TELL PITT: RECOGNIZE THE CRITICAL WORK OF GRADUATE STUDENT EMPLOYEES AND GRANT US EMERGENCY BRIDGE FUNDING
TAKE OUR COVID-19 FALL WORKPLACE SURVEY
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
Visit our discord server to talk with us, ask questions, and meet up for (virtual) social events.
GET THE FAQs ABOUT OUR UNION
All graduate student employees in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have the right to form a union to better their workplace conditions.