Tufts Labor Resolutions

At a glance

• What: Two resolutions on August 4, 2026: 26-136 demanding Tufts reinstate a graduate worker whose union identified retaliation, and 26-137 supporting Tufts facilities workers (SEIU 32BJ) bargaining a contract.
• Where it stands: Both approved 7-0, moved by President Bears. 26-136 was seconded by Councilor Tseng; 26-137 by Councilor Mullane.
• 26-136 calls on Tufts to re-enroll the worker in her doctoral program, compensate her for the lost summer stipend, and provide transitional support. 26-137 calls on Tufts to support the workers' demands (wage increases, lower health premiums, protections for immigrant workers).
• Speakers on both included Simon Alcindor and Micah Kesselman; three people spoke on 26-136 and five on 26-137.

Sources

• City Council regular meeting minutes, August 4, 2026: https://medfordma.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=948,plainText=false)

Log

2026-08-04 - City Council

Both resolutions approved 7-0.

2026-10-27 - City Council Regular Meeting

26-190 (support for Tufts resident assistants) was on the agenda.