April 19, 2020
After months of demonstrations, rallies and negotiations, the Graduate Employeesâ Organization reached an agreement with the University for a new three-year contract.
The agreement includes wage increases, language to strengthen protections for graduate students against sexual assault and misconduct, increased trans-health accessibility, increased medical leave and mental health copay reductions.
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This week, the Graduate Employeesâ Organization reaches a new agreement with the University of Michigan, protesters rally against Gov. Gretchen Whitmerâs stay-at-home orders and students voice their concerns over virtual labs.
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In accordance with their efforts to combat the impacts of COVID-19, the federal government shipped 700,000 surgical masks to Michigan, with 22,000 being allocated to Michigan Medicine.
However, according to a report from the Detroit Free Press, both the 2,000 masks initially distributed, along with the remaining 20,000 in the stockpile were all defunct and unusable.
With the Democratic presidential field narrowed down to former Vice President Joe Biden, some progressive students feel conflicted with the choice before them.
Daily Staff Reporter Emma Ruberg talked to several progressive student groups on campus who are disappointed following the announcement that Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., would be suspending his campaign.
Thousands of disgruntled Michiganders protested outside of the Michigan State Capitol Wednesday to showcase their concerns with Whitmerâs COVID-19 stay-at-home executive orders.
While the eventâs Facebook page urged attendees to âSTAY in your VEHICLES,â hundreds of protestors mingled on the Capitol lawn and surrounding sidewalks, holding signs and waving flags.
In light of the transition to online platforms for classes, students with lab courses are required to simulate physical components of labs virtually.
Daily Staff Reporter Ayse Eldes talked to several students who voiced their concerns over the challenges of transitioning to virtual labs.
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