A message about Wisconsin from Jobs with Justice

In this still-struggling economy, our country needs one thing:  more good jobs. But instead of focusing on finding ways to create good jobs, politicians have turned their attention to political payback to the corporate CEOs who spent more than $1 billion on the November elections. In states across the country, workers are fighting back against corporate-backed lawmakers who are trying to use state budget problems … Continue reading

United Auto Workers strongly supports peaceful protests in Wisconsin

From the United Auto Workers International Union website: DETROIT – The massive protests by Wisconsin’s public sector workers clearly show that Gov. Scott Walker’s extreme attempt to strip away union rights so he can fill state posts with political cronies is bad governance, UAW President Bob King said. “Governor Walker’s attempt to take away a worker’s most basic democratic right – the right to join … Continue reading

Stand in Solidarity with Wisconsin’s Workers!

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

UAW 2322 Member – Activist – Steward Training Report Back

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 Skating Party

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