Strike: General FAQs

GOLD-UE notified us of their intention to strike on April 29.  For more information, please see the GOLD-UE website.

The strike length is decided by the union. Dartmouth is committed to reaching an agreement on the contract and continues to meet with the GOLD-UE negotiation team.

The Provost will provide periodic updates to the Guarini community, including students, staff, and faculty. These updates will be posted on the Provost's website and reposted in VOX.

Union negotiations can be lengthy with first contracts usually taking longer to reach than subsequent contracts. A 2021 analysis conducted and published by Bloomberg Law found that first contracts took an average of 409 days to negotiate. 

Bargaining between Dartmouth and GOLD-UE commenced on August 25, 2023. At this meeting, GOLD-UE presented their non-economic proposals. We have reached tentative agreements on many non-economic proposals. 

GOLD-UE first presented its economic proposals to Dartmouth in January 2024, and we have made significant progress in a relatively short time. Dartmouth remains committed to continuing negotiations with the union to reach a fair contract.

Dartmouth is aware of the ongoing GOLD-UE graduate student strike on campus. We understand the concerns raised by our graduate students and are actively engaged in dialogue with them to resolve points of disagreement. 

We believe that open communication and collaboration are essential to finding a resolution that is fair and equitable for all parties involved. While we respect our students' right to advocate for their needs, we also recognize that a strike may not be the most effective means of resolving areas of disagreement.

We remain committed to the well-being and success of our graduate students and are working hard to find a mutually satisfactory solution. We appreciate the patience and understanding of the Dartmouth community as we navigate this situation.