Dear Brothers and Sisters, It is with mixed emotion that I offer my resignation as President of GEO. I have accepted a position with the United Electrical Workers, a great radical and democratic union, and must relocate to Chicago. I have full confidence in the ability of our staff and steering to continue to push forward and improve our condition as graduate employees. I hope … Continue reading
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On January 17, 2011, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implements Workers (UAW) President Bob King spoke to the UAW’s National Community Action Program Conference on the need to support public workers, who increasingly have been scapegoated for state budget shortfalls. This clip offers a great example of the kind of solidarity between the traditional auto manufacturing sector of the UAW and the Technical, Office, and … Continue reading
The GEO Office will close at noon Tuesday, January 18th. We will open again at 9 am on Wednesday. Call or email with any questions and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
All stewards, activists, and other interested members are encouraged to attend the UAW Local 2322 Stewards’ Training on February 15, 2011 from 4-6pm. The training will take place at the UAW Local 2322 Office at 4 Open Square Way #406, Holyoke MA 01040. We will cover: What is a Steward’s job? Theory of a Grievance Preparation for Grievances Weingarten Rights Union Building Getting to know … Continue reading
Thank you to everyone who came out to support graduate student workers this past Monday. Over 50 students crammed into the hallway of Chancellor Holub’s office during finals week to demand that our needs be met. We will continue to circulate petitions over winter break and present them to the administration until they keep their promises. Their promises include a prompt payment of raises from … Continue reading