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  • The Local

    Welcome to The Local, a publication of NYC-DSA Labor reporting every two weeks, revived by a reform caucus of three. Alex Chan (she/they) from LowMan writes and photographs.

    NYC-DSA’s The Local | Sept 2023-

  • Reformers Demand Democracy in UAW

    The recent United Auto Workers internal elections were highly contested between the long entrenched Administration Caucus and the reform-minded Unite All Workers for Democracy caucus. The election resulted in a massive upset win for the reform caucus and for supporters of more democratic unions everywhere.

    YDSA’s The Activist | April 25 2023

  • YDSA Needs to Support Chinese Student Organizers

    Chinese international students are activating at unprecedented levels. YDSA must connect with and support these efforts across the country.

    YDSA’s The Activist | Dec 02 2022

  • NYU Adjuncts Begin Strike Authorization Vote

    The university has offered a 6% pay increase that ACT-UAW 7902 says doesn’t keep up with the rate of inflation.

    The Indypendent | Oct 01 2022

  • Meet the New York DSA Slate!

    Through exclusive interviews with the DSA For The Many slate, read about the candidates here.

    YDSA’s The Activist | June 09 2022

  • The Importance of Campus Labor Solidarity

    What we can learn from campus labor struggles at NYU.

    YDSA’s The Activist | Mar 11 2022

  • TeamKhangle’s Fall/Winter 2022: Chaos, but you wouldn’t know it

    Khangle closed out VIP Pageantry with a second look at the haute couture Dreamer collection and the launch of the ready-to-wear Louiso collection.

    WSN Culture | Feb 14 2022

  • Opinion: The racist, anti-worker closure of NYU’s English Language Institute

    By closing the English Language Institute at the School of Professional Studies, NYU administration is harming workers, international students and non-English speakers. The decision is emblematic of NYU’s callous policies.

    WSN Opinion | Dec 7 2021

  • K-pop burn book: October Edition

    “Oh my gosh, don’t you know I’m a savage?” No, Winter, you probably can’t break anyone into pieces.

    WSN Arts | Nov 2 2021

  • A first look at a new concert by Tisch Dance students

    Second Avenue Dance Company’s October concert will run Oct. 7-9 at the Jack Crystal Theater. Managing Editor Alexandra Chan brings you these photos from the dress rehearsal.

    WSN Arts | Oct 8 2021

  • An obituary for Bowllin’

    It’s not actually closed. It’s just dead to me.

    WSN Culture | Oct 6 2021

  • The Atlanta shooting requires intersectional analysis

    We need to recognize the intersections of race, gender and labor to honor the victims of the Atlanta shooting.

    WSN Opinion | Mar 19 2021

  • I Tested Positive for COVID-19

    Here is a log of my experience with NYU-style isolation and the absolutely unhinged lack of communication from NYU and within NYU.

    WSN Culture | Sept 28 2020

  • US Politicians Don’t Know How to Deal With Hong Kong

    The fight for democracy in Hong Kong deserves better than the political maneuvering and schemes of U.S. politicians.

    WSN Opinion | Nov 4 2019