Labor
Library Staff Raise Concerns at Panel Discussion
At a panel discussion, faculty members and library staff members voiced many of the concerns that have plagued the library's reorganization effort since the January announcement that the restructuring would involve staffing cuts.
SLAM Celebrates University Decision Not To Reinvest in HEI
The Student Labor Action Movement held a celebration Tuesday afternoon in response to Harvard’s recent decision not to reinvest in HEI Hotels & Resorts, a hotel chain that has come under fire for repeated allegations of failure to comply with labor regulations.
Harvard Will Not Reinvest in HEI Hotels & Resorts
Harvard Management Company has chosen not to reinvest in funds managed by HEI Hotels & Resorts, according to an email sent by HMC President and CEO Jane L. Mendillo to University President Drew G. Faust.
Protesters Speak Out Against Layoffs
The speak-out is the latest in a series of protests and rallies regarding library layoffs following Harvard University Library Executive Director Helen Shenton’s Jan. 19 announcement that the library’s reorganization would include staff reductions.
Union Meets with Library Management
The Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers, which represents many of Harvard’s library workers, began meeting with Library management on Wednesday and Thursday of last week in three Joint Councils.
Harvard Club Workers Get New Contract
The membership of UNITE HERE! Local 26, the union that represents many of the employees at the Harvard Club of Boston, ratified its contract with the Club last week with over 95 percent member approval, Local 26 President Brian Lang said.
Protesters Rally Against Library Layoffs
Approximately 50 protesters gathered in front of the Holyoke Center early Thursday evening to rally against layoffs which may result from the Harvard Library’s upcoming reorganization.
HEI Loses Princeton Dollars
Princeton University will not reinvest in HEI Hospitality, according to a Tuesday press release from UNITE HERE!, a union that represents hotel and restaurant workers including Harvard University food service workers.
Library, HUCTW to Negotiate Through “Joint Councils”
The Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers will form three “joint councils” with Harvard Library management to negotiate the library system’s reorganization, according to a University spokesperson.
Online Chat Disturbs Library Employees
A transcript alleging to show a virtual conversation between University officials and a concerned library worker sparked confusion and distress among library staff last week.
Unicco Will Rehire Fired Custodians
The Unicco Service Company will rehire two custodians formerly employed at Harvard College.
University to Offer Some Librarians Early Retirement
The University will offer a Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Program to library employees 55 years and older with 10 years of service under their belts, according to a University spokesperson.
BREAKING: University To Offer Voluntary Retirement Program to Library Employees
The University will offer a Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Program to library employees 55 years and older with 10 years of service under their belts, according to a University spokesperson.
Faust and Garber Send Community Messages on Library Restructuring
After weeks of silence from top administrators about their plans to restructure the University’s library system, University President Drew G. Faust and Provost Alan M. Garber ’76 sent emails to the Harvard community that provided some details on future plans but left questions on staff reorganization unanswered.
SEIU Petitions Unicco to Rehire Two Workers
In response to the firing of two custodial workers over immigration paperwork issues, the Service Employees International Union Local 615 has begun efforts to get the workers reinstated.
