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July 12, 2013 Goddard Staff Bargaining Update

Posted on by July 12, 2013

Dear Fellow Goddard Staff Union Members, There was a Bargaining Meeting between the GC Administration team and the GC Staff Union Bargaining team on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Ryan Quinn and Karen Rosenberg from the UAW participated in the bargaining on our behalf. Comprehensive proposals were exchanged. Here are some highlights of the GC Administration’s proposals: Rejection of our proposals to reduce the probationary periods for temporary … Continue reading →

July 2, 2013 ServiceNet Unit Meeting Update

Posted on by July 3, 2013

ServiceNet Unit Meeting Update from your servicing rep, Brooks Ballenger! We had a great meeting and discussion about the struggle to win a fair contract at ServiceNet. We discussed ServiceNet and the Union’s proposals at length. Although ServiceNet has upped their offer to 2% the first year, many members expressed outrage that we are still being offered 3 years of NO guaranteed raises. No one … Continue reading →

Graduate Budget Worksheet Calculator

Posted on by July 1, 2013

The UMass Bursar’s Office has just released a new tool designed to help graduate students estimate the cost of their tuition, housing, and meal plan costs. The Bursar’s website describes the Graduate Budget Worksheet Calculator as follows: “This Budget Worksheet Calculator for Graduates will help you estimate the cost of attendance for your tuition, housing and meal plan costs – based on your input. It … Continue reading →