A Conversation with Author and UAW 2322 Member Jan Clausen

By: Ryan Quinn, UAW 2322 Servicing Representative/Organizer The first time I met Jan Clausen in person was in April 2013, as we leafleted outside the New York International Auto Show on behalf of Nissan workers trying to organize with the UAW. For years prior, hers was a familiar voice calling into Joint Council meetings from her home in Brooklyn as a representative of faculty unit … Continue reading

10/16/2014 Goddard Staff Bargaining Update

On October 16, the newly reconstituted Goddard Staff bargaining committee met with management in the Oak Room to restart the bargaining process. We were pleased at the change in tone from previous negotiations, but there is still much work to be done before we have a first contract. Management gave an updated offer where they showed some movement on several outstanding issues. It is clear … Continue reading

Women’s Committee Meeting, October 20

Please join the UAW 2322 Women’s Committee on Monday, October 20th from 5-6pm at the Local Office in Holyoke. We will be meeting to prepare for the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women next week in Holyoke and we are requesting that the women’s committee meet in advance of the event and plan our response to this call to action! Please join us. ———————- … Continue reading

Resident Assistants Union Meeting

Resident Assistants Union Meeting   When: Tuesday, October 14th, 5:00-7:00 PM Where: Hampshire House Conference Room Hampshire House is the small building located right at the crosswalk over Massachusetts Ave to the Southwest Residential Area. The conference room is located on the first floor. We’ll have pizza and stuff to drink. At this meeting, we hope to elect unit co-chairs, talk about bargaining the next contract … Continue reading