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Leaning In and Fighting Back
By Ella Mahony Residents of Cambridge, MA often playfully call the city “The People’s Republic of Cambridge”, a tongue-in-cheek reference to its lefty politics and multicultural vibe. But the city is also well known for hosting a worldwide bastion of privilege and power, Harvard University. It is that paradox that is playing out right now…
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Murphy Institute Scholarship Program Promotes Diversity in Labor
Dr. Greg Mantsios is Founder and Director of the Murphy Institute One year ago, the Murphy Institute announced creation of a scholarship program designed to promote diversity in labor leadership and labor education. The mission of the Joseph S. Murphy Scholarship Program — named in honor of former CUNY Chancellor Joseph S. Murphy, a tireless…
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The World Cup: Panem et Circenses et Transit (Killjoy Alert!)
Kafui Attoh is an Assistant Professor of Urban Studies at the Murphy Institute. The World Cup is upon us! All praise be to FIFA! In less than a week, millions of people worldwide will tune into what promises to be the largest global bread and circus event of the year. Indeed, an estimated half a million…
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G.E.O. Full-Time Union Organizer & Full-Time Community Organizer (2 positions)
Graduate Employees’ Organization, IFT/AFT Local 6300, AFL-CIO Champaign, Illinois, USA Summary: The Graduate Employees’ Organization (GEO) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks to hire: ➔ A permanent full-time Union Organizer. This position is funded by membership dues. ➔ A full-time Community Organizer. This position is newly developed and grant-funded,and we have secured funding…
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