Clinical Labs Deal: Betrayal?

The article on wsws.org details a contentious situation within the Harvard Union of Unionized Workers (HWU) where the union bureaucracy is accused of attempting to divide the membership. A central issue is a proposed dues increase, which is portrayed as a means for the bureaucracy to consolidate power and maintain financial control, rather than genuinely benefiting the union's rank-and-file members. The author contends that the dues increase is unnecessary, given the union's existing financial reserves and the fact that members have already made sacrifices. The proposed increase is framed as an effort to force concessions from members, who would effectively pay more for the same or diminished representation. Furthermore, the article alleges the bureaucracy is deliberately pitting different factions of the union against each other to weaken overall solidarity. This is exemplified by suggesting the burden of the dues increase will disproportionately affect certain groups. The piece strongly advocates for unity among all HWU members to resist what it sees as a power grab by the leadership and argues that a united front is essential to protect the interests of the workers against these divisive tactics. The call to action urges members to reject the dues increase and work towards a more democratic and member-driven union. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/04/01/llza-a01.html