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Gallery: Syracuse Graduate Employees United protest for recognition

By Cassie Roshu, Isabella Flores The Daily Orange
Freshman Omi Wolfe and her friends march with enthusiasm and passion. At previous events, SGEU representatives highlighted the importance of undergraduate support in the movement.
Freshman Omi Wolfe and her friends march with enthusiasm and passion. At previous events, SGEU representatives highlighted the importance of undergraduate support in the movement. Cassandra Roshu | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Graduate worker Aditya Srinivasan tells the crowd about SU’s subpar financial support in his move from India to Syracuse. “We have always been told by them what to do. Here is our chance to finally move from the obligation to saying yes to the right to say no,” Srinivasan said.
Graduate worker Aditya Srinivasan tells the crowd about SU’s subpar financial support in his move from India to Syracuse. “We have always been told by them what to do. Here is our chance to finally move from the obligation to saying yes to the right to say no,” Srinivasan said. Cassandra Roshu | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
SGEU representative Sadie Novak shakes hands with Gretchen Ritter, the Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer at SU. The gesture concluded a series of speeches by SGEU supporters.
SGEU representative Sadie Novak shakes hands with Gretchen Ritter, the Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer at SU. The gesture concluded a series of speeches by SGEU supporters. Cassandra Roshu | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
A marcher proudly displays a handmade poster towards the lawn of Crouse-Hinds Hall. SGEU provided pre-made signs at the march to anyone empty handed and wanted a sign.
A marcher proudly displays a handmade poster towards the lawn of Crouse-Hinds Hall. SGEU provided pre-made signs at the march to anyone empty handed and wanted a sign. Isabella Flores | Contributing Photographer / The Daily Orange
A marcher pins one of Syracuse Graduate Employees United’s (SGEU) pins to their jacket. The organization handed them out for free, along with orange bandanas which sported the same logo.
A marcher pins one of Syracuse Graduate Employees United’s (SGEU) pins to their jacket. The organization handed them out for free, along with orange bandanas which sported the same logo. Cassandra Roshu | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Riansimone Harris, a Black Graduate Student Association representative, and an SGEU representative embrace each other in a hug after the march comes to an end. SGEU members and supporters stayed to celebrate the conclusion of a successful turnout.
Riansimone Harris, a Black Graduate Student Association representative, and an SGEU representative embrace each other in a hug after the march comes to an end. SGEU members and supporters stayed to celebrate the conclusion of a successful turnout. Cassandra Roshu | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Participants of the protest walk through the campus displaying signs and chanting phrases, like “SU works because we do.” The march proceeded from Carnegie Library to outside the administration offices on the opposite corner of campus.
Participants of the protest walk through the campus displaying signs and chanting phrases, like “SU works because we do.” The march proceeded from Carnegie Library to outside the administration offices on the opposite corner of campus. Cassandra Roshu | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Black Graduate Student Association representative, Riansimone Harris, reads the association’s community support letter to Ritter and her board of trustees. Many organizations and faculty members took turns expressing their endorsement of the union.
Black Graduate Student Association representative, Riansimone Harris, reads the association’s community support letter to Ritter and her board of trustees. Many organizations and faculty members took turns expressing their endorsement of the union. Isabella Flores | Contributing Photographer / The Daily Orange
Mark Spadafore, the president of the Syracuse Labor Council, goes live on social media, documenting the event and the voices of different marchers. Many participants and passersby recorded the experience on their phones.
Mark Spadafore, the president of the Syracuse Labor Council, goes live on social media, documenting the event and the voices of different marchers. Many participants and passersby recorded the experience on their phones. Cassandra Roshu | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
SGEU representatives Sadie Novak and Lauren Ashby start the march at the steps of Carnegie Library. The crowd and its energy quickly grew as protest leaders introduced a few chants and outlined the event.
SGEU representatives Sadie Novak and Lauren Ashby start the march at the steps of Carnegie Library. The crowd and its energy quickly grew as protest leaders introduced a few chants and outlined the event. Cassandra Roshu | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Protestors stand together listening to the organizations and supporters talk at Crouse-Hinds Hall. The demonstration concluded outside of the administration offices where the crowd met the presentation of letters from each organization asking upper administration to acknowledge the union with cheers and applause.
Protestors stand together listening to the organizations and supporters talk at Crouse-Hinds Hall. The demonstration concluded outside of the administration offices where the crowd met the presentation of letters from each organization asking upper administration to acknowledge the union with cheers and applause. Isabella Flores | Contributing Photographer / The Daily Orange
Published on February 8, 2023 at 11:34 pm

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