Word: wage
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...afternoon of March 9, hundreds of students congregated on Memorial Church steps to stage a good old-fashioned public demonstration. Committed members of activist groups and concerned individuals, they sought two main political objectives: a "living wage" for University employees and the end of Harvard's involvement in overseas sweatshops. A third group, the Coalition Against Sexual Violence, protested Harvard's policies on the punishment of sexual assault and rape. Chanting, "Hey Harvard, here's the word, student voices must be heard," the protestors held their ground for almost four hours. Before they finally disbanded, Harvard announced the adoption...
...events of the past 10 months are beginning to change our minds. Not only has student activism emerged on campus, it has been intelligent and effective, particularly in the cases of the two groups which are part of larger, nationwide protests efforts, Students Against Sweatshops (SAS) and the Living Wage Campaign...
There is always an exception. The Harvard Living Wage Campaign did not let reading period narcissism hinder a successful rally that included various Cambridge speakers and Harvard faculty members...
There is always an exception. The Harvard Living Wage Campaign did not let reading period narcissism hinder a successful rally that included various Cambridge speakers and Harvard faculty members...
...outcome was similar to PSLM's progress so far--full disclosure was agreed on, but the two sides deadlocked on further demands, including women's rights and a living wage...