The October edition of “The Local Pulse” is out now! Read about UAW 2322 members supporting immigrants’ rights, standing in solidarity with Walmart workers, and more!
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What: OUR Walmart Training When: Friday, October 25th, 10am-2pm (will probably end early) Where: Machmer W-32, UMass Amherst *Lunch will be provided OUR Walmart is a national organization of Walmart store associates fighting for better wages and working conditions, and is active at the Hadley and Chicopee stores here in the Valley. Over the past year they have staged the very first strikes in Walmart’s history and … Continue reading
Goddard College faculty in the UGP-2 program joined with staff members on October 4, 2013 for a day of solidarity where members across campus wore UAW 2322 “More than Auto Workers” shirts during the UGP-2 Residency in Plainfield, VT. This is the seventh residency this semester where staff and faculty have united to show solidarity on the first Friday of the residency. … Continue reading
When: Tuesday, October 1, 5:30 – 7:30 PM Where: Campus Center, Room 905-09 Save the date for the first GEO membership meeting of the semester! Membership meetings are a great way to meet your fellow union members and find out what’s going on. We’ll have some food and drink, so take a break and get involved in your union! … Continue reading
Dear Sisters and Brothers, The unionized faculty and staff of Goddard College are waging a difficult struggle, not only to win fair labor contracts but to retain our full rights and dignity as knowledge workers, enabling us to foster the rich learning environment our students deserve. We’re asking for your support to let the college’s Board of Trustees know that we’re not alone. By signing … Continue reading