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
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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
Summer Orientation Coordinator 2011 International Student Coordinator 2011-12 Grievance Coordinator 2011-12 All applicants must include a resume and the following GEO application. GEO application … Continue reading
This event will feature a look back at GEO’s past struggles and how these challenges will prepare us for contract negotiations in 2012. This campaign kickoff will include former members that were active in the three-day student strike in 1991 that led to the recognition of a graduate employee union on the UMass campus. Current GEO leaders and activists will speak about recent struggles including … Continue reading
Wednesday is the National Day of Action to support public workers under attack nationwide. Graduate students in WI, and other public workers have called on us for help. Other unions and student groups on campus have also called on us for help this day. This is a critical moment for GEO to step up, in our own interest and the interest of workers like us. … Continue reading