Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Daniel Suazo (front center), and most of his fellow dining center workers, are not receiving pay or benefits after their hours were eliminated in March.

Dining Services staff fights for full wages and benefits amid COVID-19 pandemic

April 21, 2020

Daniel Suazo depends on the money he earns from his job at the Emerson College Dining Center to support his child and pregnant wife. As a result of the...

Dining on campus will see significant alterations in the fall semester.

Dining workers secure new union contract

September 11, 2019

The college’s dining workers renegotiated their union contract with Bon Appétit Management Company in May 2019 to provide them with more benefits after...

Seven simultaneous strikes occurred at Marriott Hotels starting at 6 a.m Wednesday. Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Staff

Emerson alumna supports Boston-wide hotel worker union strike

October 4, 2018

Alumna Nicki Morris ‘15 helped organize UNITE HERE Local 26 hotel workers on strike in front of Sheraton Boston Wednesday morning. Demonstrators...