Yale has a history of difficult and prolonged labor negotiations, often culminating in strikes. There have been at least eight strikes since 1968, and The New York Times wrote that Yale has a reputation as having the worst record of labor tension of any university in the U.S. Yale's unusually large endowment exacerbates the tension over wages. Moreover, Yale has been accused of failing to treat workers with respect. In a 2003 strike, however, the university claimed that more union employees were working than striking. Professor David Graeber was 'retired' after he came to the defense of a student who was involved in campus labor issues. COUNT 5
QSN1 How many strikes has Yale had since 1968? ANS1 at least eight QSN2 What are The New York Times' views on Yale's labor tension? ANS2 the worst record of labor tension of any university in the U.S. QSN3 What professor was retired in a 2003 labor strike? ANS3 Professor David Graeber QSN4 Why was Professor David Graeber retired during the strike? ANS4 he came to the defense of a student who was involved in campus labor issues. QSN5 What adds to the tensions during wage considerations? ANS5 Yale's unusually large endowment