"It really brought a lot of attention to this issue, both on Penn's campus and across the country," said Joffe-Block, who signed the agreement with Rodin on behalf of the protesters.
But Ryan said Harvard has long been aware of the issue.
"We've also taken this situation seriously. We don't need Penn to draw our attention to this issue," he said.
Harvard's Progressive Student Labor Movement (PSLM) has urged the University to withdraw from the FLA for more than a year.
PSLM member Benjamin L. McKean '02 said Penn's decision to leave the FLA paves the way for Harvard to undertake a similar action.
"Harvard wants to do the right thing, but they don't necessarily want to be the first to do it," said McKean, who is also a Crimson editor.
Ryan said the University is continuing to study the issue.
"It's too early to choose," he said. "Harvard is not going to turn its back on any organization--whether it be the FLA or the WRC--that might offer some thoughtful and sensible way to address these problems."
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