Thank you to everyone who has signed this petition! It is amazing that we have achieved over 5,000 signatures.

However, despite the support that this petition has received, the Northeastern administration has still refused to pay the dining workers. Therefore, we are now asking all of you to join us in calling or emailing President Aoun's office or tweeting @Northeastern to demand that they pay our dining workers their just due. Feel free to use the scripts below!

Email President Aoun: presidentaoun@northeastern.edu

"Dear President Aoun,

"I am writing because dining workers at Northeastern University have been laid off with no pay in the midst of this global pandemic. Leaving workers with no financial security in a time like this is morally reprehensible. Other Boston-area schools, such as MIT and Harvard, have agreed to pay their workers for at least 30 days.  Will Northeastern commit to paying all dining workers their full salaries until the end of the semester? Sincerely, (your name), Northeastern student / faculty member / alumni / parent / community member"

Call President Aoun's Office: (617) 373-2101

"As a Northeastern student / faculty member / alumni / parent / community member, the way the University is treating its dining staff is extremely concerning to me. In the midst of this pandemic, the fact that Northeastern feels that it’s alright to leave workers stranded without pay and without security is horrifying. Other Boston-area schools, such as MIT and Harvard, have agreed to pay their workers for at least 30 days. I am calling to ask if Northeastern will take responsibility for its staff’s health and safety and pay all dining hall workers their full salaries until the end of the semester."

Tweet @Northeastern

"@Northeastern Why is the university allowing dining workers to be laid off without pay in a time of global crisis? I am a Northeastern student / faculty / alumni / parent / community member and I am calling on Northeastern to pay all dining workers their full salaries until the end of the semester."

Again, thank you all for participating in this campaign!