Workers, students, and faculty at Harvard are rallying on April 27 to demand stronger protections as the Trump administration escalates attacks on the university. The rally follows Harvard’s lawsuit to block a $2.2 billion funding freeze tied to alleged political interference in academic programming. Union members warn that hiring freezes and visa threats are putting jobs, research, and small programs—especially in areas like racial and LGBTQ+ health—at risk. Rally leaders are urging Harvard to work directly with unions to defend academic freedom and safeguard non-citizen workers and students. Harvard has not yet issued a public comment.
See "Harvard labor unions rally behind non-citizens and workers amid Trump attacks", Michael Sainato, The Guardian, April 28, 2025