Dartmouth is continuing to bargain in good faith. Given the progress made at the bargaining table so far, the generous proposals Dartmouth has made, and the fact that Dartmouth graduate students already receive a comprehensive package of stipend, health benefits, and tuition remission, we believe we should be able to reach a fair contract agreement via the bargaining process. As such, a strike is entirely unwarranted.
Since bargaining began in August 2023, we have reached 17 Tentative Agreements (articles to be included in the contract) and responded to all of the union's demands—including proposing an economic package that sends a clear signal that Dartmouth appreciates the contributions of its graduate students, takes its concerns seriously, and will work cooperatively with union negotiators to provide further enhancements to the comprehensive funding packages it already provides. We will continue to meet regularly and engage in honest dialogue to reach a fair and equitable contract as soon as possible.