What happens if an employee who is not part of the GSU-UE chooses not to work in support of the union?
Non-unionized, non-supervisory staff have the same strike rights as GSU-UE bargaining unit members. They may strike, or not strike, without coercion or retaliation. If they elect to strike, however, their compensation may be withheld. In addition, if they engage in unlawful unprotected strike activity, such as a partial withholding of their labor, they may be subject to discipline. Other MIT staff who are members of unions that have active collective bargaining agreements with no-strike clauses do not have the right to participate in an MIT GSU-UE strike by not working. They are expected to be at work and fulfilling their job responsibilities. MIT faculty and other managerial and supervisory employees are not generally covered by the NLRA and do not have a legal right to participate in any GSU-UE strike.
The MIT Graduate Student Union (GSU) has voted to ratify its contract with the Institute, which is now in effect through May 31, 2026. The agreement strikes a balance that will serve all members of the MIT community. We look forward to moving ahead with a sense of new beginnings.
