Very interesting.
Grad students are not paid the same amount. At one particular school I know of they range from $7,000 to over $42,000 ... it is ridiculous.
I think they should be able to strike, why not... they are employees. I am not sure the amount they should get paid, but it should be enough to live off of... or come close to it. Hell it would be nice if it was near the poverty line... but im sure thats too much to ask for.
Most people dont understand that grad students are essential for universities to continue to operate the way they do... at most universities with decent grad schools the grad students are either teaching or assisting in a large percentage of classes... without them expenses would sky rocket. I am not sure about grad students as researchers as I am not knowledgeable in that area.
In my opinion the whole higher education system needs a reworking.
Who represents students nationally???