AFSCME local 1776, the union who represents many of our workers in the dining commons, Physical Plant, housing, etc. is fighting to represent non-unionized workers on campus. A category of employee, 03, is considered to be temporary, and so those hired as ’03’s’ work for much lower wages and few benefits. These positions are rarely temporary though, leaving some workers doing the same work as … Continue reading
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We will be voting on the referendum item below at the next GEO membership meeting, April 28, 2011. It has been approved by the GEO Steering Committee and the Stewards’ Assembly. A vote by GEO membership is the next step to move forward on these important changes to the GEO bylaws. Please read the proposed changes in advance of the April 28 meeting so you’re … Continue reading
Nominations for President, Vice-President, and Secretary/Treasurer must be submitted in person to the GEO Office, 201 Student Union or via email to elections@geouaw.org no later than 5pm on Friday, April 15, 2011. Full members in good standing may nominate themselves or any other full member in good standing for any office. … Continue reading
Next Tuesday, April 5, will be a teach-in at UMass, from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm in the Student Union Ballroom. This is an historic moment in US history, but change will only happen if we educate ourselves for action. Many of us, and our students, have trouble keeping track of what is happening, or knowing what to make of assorted (and contradictory) media accounts. … Continue reading
Did you know the owner of The Harp Irish Pub was one of the first GEO contract signers? Come hear him and others speak about GEO’s early days and the need to keep up the good work. Join us if you’re a long time activist or a new member. Come join us for food, informational tables, a photo exhibit of the 1991 GEO strike (never … Continue reading