In this episode of The Struggling Scientist, we're diving into a powerful movement that's reshaping academia—PhD unionization. As more students band together to fight for fair wages and better working conditions, they're not just making waves—they're sparking a new era in academic labor rights. Join us as we share the stories, struggles, and successes behind this growing movement. Why You Should Tune In: 🎓 Find out what’s driving PhD students to come together and demand change in their universities. 🏆 Hear about the real victories these unions have won, from better pay to crucial support for international students. 🎤 Listen to the personal experiences of those who’ve been on the front lines of this movement. 💪 Learn about the challenges these unions faced and how they pushed through to make a difference. 🔮 Discover what the future holds for PhD unions and how their efforts could inspire change across academia. 📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕 00:00:00 Introduction to Episode 00:01:06 Introduction to Stephanie and Andrew 00:02:17 How Did You Get Involved in PhD Unionization? 00:05:17 What’s the History Behind PhD Unions? 00:09:00 How Do You Set Up a PhD Union? 00:11:32 What Would You Like to Achieve Through Negotiations? 00:13:33 What Concessions Were Made and What’s Next? 00:17:10 How Did You Successfully Bargain with the University? 00:19:27 Do PhD Unions Impact Other Academic Roles? 00:21:06 What Are the Next Steps for the Union? 00:23:31 Closing Remarks and Where to Learn More 🤩Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss new episodes like this one:  https://www.youtube.com/@thestrugglingscientists 🤖Want to find our favorite AI tools for PhDs and researchers? Look no further 👇 https://mtr.bio/Tools 🔴Find your favorite science shirt, stickers, or coffee mugs here: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/webshop/ 📰Get our FREE (AI) Tools guide 🤖 by subscribing to our FREE newsletter.  https://thestrugglingscientists.com/newsletter 👍Follow us for more fun and interesting memes, videos, and threads guaranteed to improve your PhD experience here:  Twitter: https://x.com/TheStrugglingS4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestrugglingscientistspodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thestrugglingscientistspodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-struggling-scientists-podcast/?viewAsMember=true Interested in collaborating with us ? Get in touch 👇 https://thestrugglingscientists.com/sponsors/