ALT Image description: Black and gold background with a yellow box and black text that says, "I feel like I’m suffocating [bolded]. Will you join me in helping build our union so we can win the working conditions we deserve? Juntos y con ganas! Fernando Melara, Molecular Physiology and Biophysics " At the top are the Vanderbilt Graduate Workers' Union and United Auto Workers logos, and a picture of Fernando smiling at the camera, wearing a black baseball hat and black Vanderbilt t-shirt.

ALT Image Description: Black and gold background with a yellow box and black text that says, "I may need to leave graduate school and science because Vanderbilt denied me my ADA accommodations and lied to me about paying for my service dog. Aiyana Cyr, Biological Sciences" At the top are the Vanderbilt Graduate Workers' Union and United Auto Workers logos, and a picture of Ayanna smiling at the camera, holding a small red and white dog.

ALT Graduate workers in the graduate lounge, smiling, with solidarity fists in the air!

ALT Black and gold background with a yellow box and black text that says, "The University’s core mission is to teach and conduct research. Graduate students are vital to that mission but our pay and benefits do not reflect our expertise and contribution. Eric Wright, Biomedical Engineering." At the top are the Vanderbilt Graduate Workers' Union and United Auto Workers logos, and a picture of Eric. Eric is wearing a white t-shirt and a hiking backpack, and smiling at the camera.

ALT Black and gold background with a yellow box and black text that says, "I support VGWU because I believe that unionizing workers in higher education makes education more accessible for all. Your family’s wealth should not determine whether or not pursuing a graduate degree is financially feasible. Having a union would help reduce these economic barriers. Kelly Cunningham, Philosophy." At the top are the Vanderbilt Graduate Workers' Union and United Auto Workers logos, and a picture of Kelly. She is wearing a red and white shirt and smiling at the camera.

ALT Black and gold background with a yellow box and black text that says, "I support the union for two reasons: First, even if Vanderbilt means the best for us, we need a unified voice to make our priorities heard by an institution as large and complex as this. Second, a union would enable the departments with the best working conditions to advocate more effectively for those with the worst. For these two reasons, I support the union. Cameron Pattison, Philosophy." At the top are the Vanderbilt Graduate Workers' Union and United Auto Workers logos, and a picture of Cameron. He is wearing a blue hoodie and smiling at the camera.