GEO Members, While Wisconsin may seem far away geographically, the outcome of this current conflict has serious consequences for GEO, particularly in upcoming negotiations and legislative battles. TA’s are in danger of losing their union as Governor Walker wants to strip public sector unions of basic protections and functions that unions have had since the 1930’s. “Unions today are strongest in the public sector; a … Continue reading
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Yesterday’s Local 2322 Member – Activist – Steward (MAS) Training was a success. 18 UAW 2322 members, including 6 GEO members, gathered to discuss their goals as members and stewards, and to learn the basics of the steward’s role, including: Weingarten rights and investigatory meetings An overview of the Family and Medical Leave Act The Duty of Fair Representation Investigating, filing, and documenting grievances Working … Continue reading
UAW 2322’s February 6, 2011 Skating Party was a resounding success! Bringing together members from many of the shops in UAW Local 2322, including GEO, the UMass RA Union, ServiceNet, Providence Hospital, and others, we had two hours of family fun and skating. This yearly social event continues to be one of the Local’s best attended and most popular events. … Continue reading
Congratulations to the new GEO Elections Committee and Joint Council Members who were elected at the Membership Meeting Tuesday, February 8. Dan Armenti from Complit, Kathleen Baldwin from English, Dominique Cambou from Physics, Josh Pezet from O&E Biology, Laura Heston from Sociology, Kit Smemo from History and Dana Algaier from Chemistry will serve on the Elections Committee. Additionally Kathleen will serve on the Joint Council … Continue reading
The Childcare Assistance Program application ends at 5:00 pm, February 14th, 2011. Check out the Graduate Student Senate website for details and applications: http://www.umassgss.org/childcare/ … Continue reading