AY 2012-2013 Officer Elections

Following the close of nominations for GEO officers last week, we are pleased to announce that the nominees for the two GEO Co-Chair positions are current officers Derek Doughty and Jocelyn Silverlight, and that the nominee for Mobilization Coordinator is current GEO Database Coordinator Danielle Allessio. Because there is only one eligible nominee for each position, Danielle Allessio is elected by acclamation to the position … Continue reading

Nomination Period for GEO Officers and Steering Committee Members-at-Large: 4/9-4/15

Nominations are now open for GEO Officers and Steering Committee Members-at-Large.  Email the GEO Steering Committee at steering@geouaw.org to nominate yourself or another member. The officer positions are 20-hour assistantships paid at the average GEO rate.  Nominees must be members in good standing for at least one year to be on the ballot.: Two (2) GEO Co-Chairs Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: … Continue reading

Save our rights, our jobs and our communities

Working to change the dialogue across America The UAW is an organization that is unapologetic in our demand for justice. That’s why we are joining with a coalition of people that are like-minded in the belief that there is a better way to live, work and fight the status quo of business as usual through nonviolent direct action. We fully support the 99% Spring and … Continue reading

GEO Membership Meeting – 4/9/2012

GEO Membership Meeting – 4pm Monday, April 9  – Campus Center 162 April 9 Membership Proposed Meeting Agenda 4:00 pm – Vote on Agenda 4:02 pm – Bylaws Amendment vote 4:07 pm – Officer Nominations 4:17 pm – Bargaining Survey Update 4:27 pm – Begin Break-out Sessions 4:57 pm – Report backs from each break out group back to general membership for discussion and best … Continue reading

Bylaws Committee: Proposed Bylaws Amendments

The GEO Bylaws Committee has recommended two proposals to the membership for review and comment.  This posting and a membership email sent out today, Friday March 16, 2012, serve as notice under the GEO Bylaws, Article 16, that the Bylaws Committee intends to bring these amendments before the April 9, 2012 GEO Membership Meeting for an up or down vote. There will be a ten … Continue reading