Emily Steinlight: “Higher ed workers are a major force here in Philly, so I'm excited that members of many unions are gearing up to march together this May Day as a unified higher ed coalition. Building power across the sector is crucial to our shared fights to fund education for all, stand together against war and authoritarianism, keep billionaires' hands off our institutions, and win the working conditions we all need.”

Emily gets it: "Building power across the sector is crucial to our shared fights to fund education for all, stand together against war and authoritarianism, keep billionaires' hands off our institutions, and win the working conditions we all need." Learn about May Day 2026 at www.labor4highered.org

Wednesday, April 22 at 8pm ET: Join HELU, @sanders.senate.gov, @sunrisemvmt.bsky.social, @ydsa.org, @aaup.org, @ueunion.org, and more to gear up for May Day. Hear how students and workers are organizing for freedom, affordability, and safety all across the country. www.mobilize.us/sunrisemovem...

Horizontal banner: "Students and workers rise up on May Day: Mass Call 4/22 8pm ET" with a picture of Bernie Sanders and student protestors

On May 1, higher ed workers & students rise up together! Join HELU, @sanders.senate.gov, our partners @sunrisemvmt.bsky.social @ydsa.org @aaup.org & others for a MASS MEETING on 4/22 at 8pm ET. Get the tools you need to host a May Day action at your school on May 1st! www.mobilize.us/sunrisemovem...

Join Dan from @umfaft.bsky.social in celebrating all the power we've built this May Day, and get energized for all the fights still to come. Learn more and register for an event near you at www.labor4highered.org

#HandsOffHigherEd
#MayDayHigherEd
#HigherEdOverBillionaires
#DefendHigherEd

Can a New Pact Help Higher-Ed Workers Secure Better Pay? A diverse set of unions at 125 campuses across the Northeast have committed to pursuing the same goals.

Chronicle Exclusive: Labor unions representing faculty and staff at 125 campuses across the Northeast are pledging to work toward shared bargaining goals. Here’s what you need to know. https://chroni.cl/4cd7paI

Hands off higher ed – May Day 2026 white and black text on yellow-orange background

This May Day, join higher ed workers across the nation and fight for an affordable and safe education that serves the common good. Learn more and register at www.labor4highered.org

#HandsOffHigherEd
#MayDayHigherEd
#HigherEdOverBillionaires
#DefendHigherEd

Can a New Pact Help Higher-Ed Workers Secure Better Pay? A diverse set of unions at 125 campuses across the Northeast have committed to pursuing the same goals.

National Center Executive Director Bill Herbert is quoted in this Chronicle of Higher Education article on the new multi-union regional collective bargaining compact announced by @higheredlabor.bsky.social

www.chronicle.com/article/dive...

Read about the Amherst Compact – "the first of its kind in higher education" – a pledge from labor unions representing faculty and staff members at 125 campuses across the Northeast to work together toward shared bargaining goals. Learn more @chronicle.com: www.chronicle.com/article/dive...

Quote from Meghan McGowan of Wayne Academic Union, with a photo of her in front of a "Detroit" sign: "Wayne Academic Union is marching with unions across job sectors and across the Metro Detroit region to show our worker power and stand in solidarity together. From infrastructure to education to service, workers run this country. It's long past time for us to flex our collective power. We know what's best for us - not billionaires, not authoritarians."

Across the country, higher ed workers are organizing for May Day. Join Meghan from Wayne Academic Union in Detroit and many others in flexing our collective power! Learn more and get involved at www.labor4highered.org

#maydaystrong #mayday #mayday2026

HELU's Vice Chair Jenna Chernega is, "excited to see working people join together on May Day to build power and solidarity. This is how we overcome the authoritarianism in our government and also create a new and better world for tomorrow." – HELU Vice Chair Jenna Chernega with photo of Jenna, HELU logo, and "on organizing collective action for May Day 2026" at the bottom.

HELU's Vice Chair Jenna Chernega is, "excited to see working people join together on May Day to build power and solidarity. This is how we overcome the authoritarianism in our government and also create a new and better world for tomorrow." 👀 Watch this space for May Day resources, coming soon!

"Unite for R future, defend R communities" with Rutgers' unions logo

HELU stands in solidarity with the Rutgers Unions (@ruaaup-aft.bsky.social & @ruaaup-ptl.bsky.social) as they negotiate for a fair and equitable contract for workers, students, and broader Rutgers communities. ❤️
#FairContractNow
#RutgersContractCampaign2026
#ILoveRUnions
#ISupportRutgersWorkers

Solidarity today and always with our fellow worker-organizers at CFU-UAW at NYU – the energy today was wild and beautiful. We’ll be out there with you again tomorrow! Solidarity forever ❤️

Register for HELU Open House March 18, 2026 4pm ET Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kERCVoczSoWpV8IjTRybLQ#/registration

Higher ed workers must come together as a united front to defend higher education as a public good. HELU has been organizing since 2021 and is growing. Come to the Open House to find your place within our organization. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Read more about UCW-Virginia's fight for Collective Bargaining on HELU's blog: higheredlaborunited.org/2026/02/19/w...

A rally on February 19, 2025 in New Haven.

A rally on February 19, 2025 in Washington, DC.

A rally on February 19, 2025 in Seattle.

Last year we took action on Feb 19 to say Hands Off! Our education and research with @UAW.org, @AFT.org, @AAUP.org & more. Today we continue that work, fighting with #MayDayStrong for the world we need.

Want to organize against ICE on your campus? Join us Sunday, February 15, at 7pm ET on Zoom for a “Schools: Drop ICE Mass Call” with @sunrisemvmt, @aaupnational, @ydsa_official, @aftunion, and @ueunion. Register here: www.mobilize.us/highereducat...

And as always, standing in solidarity with our other union comrades who are deep in negotiations or about to start! @lccea.bsky.social, @uffuf.bsky.social, @uaw4811.bsky.social & more!

We stand with our union siblings @uupinfo.bsky.social, who started negotiations with New York State today. Looking forward to all your wins and supporting you whenever needed! #uupcontract

Image of postcard and sticker. Support Minnesota workers and HELU will send you a postcard & sticker.

Let’s support workers in MN! Contribute to Unite HERE Local 17’s Solidarity Fund to support mutual aid for MN workers. Send us a copy of your receipt from contributing $20+ and we'll mail you a special HELU postcard & sticker! higheredlaborunited.org/2026/01/27/a...
#ICEOUT #ICEOUTMN #ICEOutofMN

Photo of the Target Center in Minneapolis as it fills up for the post-march rally.

Post-march Day of Truth and Freedom Rally in Minneapolis! Amazing turnout, amazing vibes. Commemorate today's solidarity by contributing to Unite HERE Local 17's Solidarity Fund! Tell us & we'll send you a postcard AND a sticker: higheredlaborunited.org/postcards-fo... #ICEOUT #ICEOUTMN #ICEOutofMN

Getting ready to march with all our friends in Minneapolis! #ICEOUT #ICEOUTMN #ICEOutofMN

It's -20 in Minneapolis and organizers are in the streets before dawn getting ready for actions related to the general strike. They've had locals training out-of-town volunteers on how to prepare for and endure the cold. AND IT IS WORKING. THE STRIKE IS HAPPENING. THE CITY IS DOING THE DAMN THING...

Postcards for Minnesota – ICE OUT! – Higher Education Labor United

Share your receipt from a $20+ contribution to the Unite HERE Local 17 Solidarity Fund and address with us via this form to get a limited-edition HELU postcard and sticker: higheredlaborunited.org/postcards-fo... #ICEOUT #ICEOUTMN #ICEOutofMN

"Support Minnesota and we'll send you a postcard and sticker" With image of sticker with HELU logo and motto "wall-to-wall and coast-to-coast"

Let’s support workers in MN! Contribute $20+ to Unite HERE Local 17 Solidarity Fund to support mutual aid for MN union members. Send us a copy of your receipt and we'll mail you a special HELU postcard & sticker! workingpartnerships.betterworld.org/campaigns/un... #ICEOUT #ICEOUTMN #ICEOutofMN

A response to recent events from incoming HELU Vice Chair and President of Minnesota's Inter Faculty Organization. Now is the moment to take action. See you in the streets.

Earlier this month, HELU Leadership convened in Detroit to connect, reflect, and strategize. We left feeing energized and ready for the work ahead.

HELU is building a wall-to-wall, coast-to-coast higher ed labor movement. Join us!!!

When the University of Arizona was one of the nine original targets of the Trump Administration's Compact for Higher Ed, the United Campus Workers of Arizona (UCWAZ) was ready to respond. Read more on the HELU blog: higheredlaborunited.org/2025/12/05/u...

We're building a higher ed labor movement, wall-to-wall & coast-to-coast. Time to dress like it!

HELU hats, t-shirts, and hoodies are available now: shop.worxprinting.coop/collections/helu

Sign AAUP North Carolina's petition to protect academic freedom! bit.ly/3YgUs7L

Read more about the action higher ed workers and students in NYC took November 7th to say NO to the compact and HANDS OFF HIGHER ED! #HELU#higheredlaborunited