IU Graduate workers to strike starting on Wednesday
The Bloomington campus chapter of the Indiana Graduate Workers Collation approved a three-day strike to begin on Wednesday morning. Over 92% of the new union’s members voted to approve a 3-day strike which will interrupt classes until Friday of this week.
The union demands increased wages even after receiving a 50% increase in salary just 2 years ago, coupled with additional benefits, such as the elimination of many graduate student fees.
Interestingly enough, the union cited inflation hikes as their motive for demanding even more increases in pay. Unions have historically been blamed for significant jumps of inflation throughout the history of our economy.
Ivy Tech Distinguished Alumni Award nominations open
Ivy Tech Community College’s Bloomington campus is seeking nominations for the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni Award celebrates Ivy Tech Bloomington graduates who have made a lasting and meaningful impact on the community through professional, philanthropic, or volunteer achievements.
The recipient of the annual award will be celebrated at a statewide Ivy Tech ceremony in the fall. Recent past recipients of the Ivy Tech Bloomington Distinguished Alumni Award, include:
- 2023 Erik Bare, 2009 radiation therapy graduate
- 2022 Steve Headdy, RN, 2010 nursing graduate
- 2021 Dr. Gregory May (late), 2005 general studies graduate
- 2019 Debra Morrow, 2006 criminal justice graduate
The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor given to recognize Ivy Tech alumni across the state. Employers, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends are encouraged to submit nominations. Self-nominees accepted.
This Week in Hoosier History
1902 – The Indianapolis Indians were organized as one of the original teams in the American Baseball League. They played in Washington Park, which was near what is now the entrance to the Indianapolis Zoo.
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