RAs and Peer Mentors Did you know: UMass has proposed to extend your weekend duty shifts by an additional 5 hours a shift without reducing your work elsewhere (8:00 PM until Noon the following day) After twelve bargaining sessions, UMass is still adamantly opposed to providing a fair and equal process to RAs and Peer Mentors that have been terminated (just cause) UMass is continuing … Continue reading
Black Caucus Coordinator Rationale: The Black Caucus Coordinator addresses the unique needs and issues of both domestic and international Black graduate student-workers and graduate student-workers of Color in our bargaining unit. The Black Caucus Coordinator position responds to GEO’s recognition that this population faces workplace challenges such as unfair labor practices, racism, xenophobia and sexism that are directly and uniquely related to their racial/ethnic … Continue reading
Enroll for dental and vision insurance, wellness reimbursements for gym and exercise fees, eat free food, win raffle prizes, and more! … Continue reading
UMass Residential Life employs about 400 Resident Assistants (RAs) and Peer Mentors (PMs) to provide live-in services and programming to dorm residents. RAs and PMs are unionized members of UAW Local 2322.
When RAs/PMs are fired by UMass, they aren’t just out of a job, but also lose their University-provided housing. Despite the severe consequences, UMass has in the past refused to agree to guarantee even the most minimal due process. RAs/PMs are entitled to appeal discipline, but aren’t provided with any hearing or even allowed to present their appeal in-person! The decision by the Residence Director is final and there is no right to review by a neutral third party. These are basic rights that every other employee at UMass takes for granted.
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