Bennington College recognizes teachers and staff union, defying legal precedent
Bennington College has recognized a teacher and staff union, which defies legal precedent. It's also the first time the college has recognized a union.
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Bennington College has recognized a teacher and staff union, which defies legal precedent. It's also the first time the college has recognized a union.
At noon, on Thursday, students, staff, and faculty of Bennington College gathered once again at the flagpole. Last time, on Nov. 16, it was to rally as one for their cause. This time, though, it was in victory and celebration.
A sense of solidarity permeated the air at Bennington College on Thursday, as students, staff, and faculty assembled on the lawn near the flagpole in front of the Barn building – located just outside of President Laura Walker’s office – in support of a newly-formed union.
Students, staff, and faculty rallied to support the majority of the Bennington College faculty and staff to unionize collectively on Thursday.
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