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Temple Grad Students Start Strike

Confessions of a Community College Dean

” The union says it represents nearly 750 of these employees. The Inquirer reported that their average annual pay is $19,500, “and the union has sought to raise it to over $32,000, which it said is a necessary cost-of-living adjustment.” We deserve a contract that reflects our value to the university.”

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Temple strike ends after grad students accept deal

Confessions of a Community College Dean

” The university says graduate student workers currently have an average annual salary of $20,700. The union has said it’s actually $19,500. Whatever the case, the new contract will raise minimum pay for graduate student workers to $24,000 effective immediately, and to $27,000 by 2026.