Taskforce Echoes IGWC-UE Platform, Calls for End to Fees, Increased Wages

July 29, 2022 — In a massive win for the IGWC-UE, the Task Force on Graduate Education issued a report echoing our demands for improved pay and an end to the fees. We call on IU President Whitten and Provost Shrivastav to sign these into effect for the Fall 2022 semester, as also recommended by the Task Force. While this represents significant progress, resulting from the massive efforts of graduate workers and allies - including the Spring 2022 strike - these recommendations do not include several core issues faced by graduate workers, including cost-of-living adjustments, protection for international workers, improved benefits, and a neutral grievance procedure. Read our full statement.