Do you find the funding allocation process in your department to be secretive, confusing or unfair? Interested in how funding allocation happens in other departments? Come to a GEO forum next Thursday, Nov 4 at 2 pm in Campus Center room 903. This forum will explore whether there is any discrimination in the awarding of assistantships, as well as look at “best practices” in departments … Continue reading
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GEO just received word from the University that the FY10 raises for other unions on campus have been funded by the legislature. In addition to the raises members of those unions will receive, UMass announced it will be funding the GEO contract despite the legislature not having funded the bill which would appropriate the money to fund our contract. This means a salary increase and … Continue reading
Leslie Edwards, the benefits administrator for UAW/UMass Health & Welfare Trust, has informed GEO that Delta Dental and EyeMed Vision has been able to process dental and vision insurance enrollments at a faster rate than in past years. Because of that, she has been able to extend the deadline for priority enrollment to October 31. If you sign up online at the Dental Trust’s website … Continue reading
The GimmeFive program was launched at the 35th UAW Convention in June 2010 by President Bob King, the newly elected International Officers and Regional Directors, and the UAW Local Union Delegates. GimmeFive recruits and engages members in a new and innovative mobilizing program to Organize, Build Power and Win Justice for our union and community. TOGETHER WE WIN! The first step is to, sign up … Continue reading
Upcoming Events International Student Caucus Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 1-2pm: Campus Center Room 805 The International Student Caucus addresses issues that uniquely affect international graduate students. Such issues may relate to your job, living conditions, immigration, academics, social/cultural community, etc. For more info, contact our International Student Coordinator, Nigel Brissett, at international@geouaw.org. Queer Caucus Trivia Night Thursday, October 21, 7-9pm: Grad Student Lounge, UMass Campus … Continue reading