Stipend Increase Schedule Q: When are the increases going to be implemented? A: Here is the “tentative” schedule from the University: The lump sum retroactive payment for the FY10 1.5% base stipend increase will be paid on the January 21, 2011 paydate. The new stipend rates for the FY11 2.5% base stipend increase will be set in the February 18, 2011 pay advice, including any … Continue reading
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GEO’s International Student Caucus, in collaboration with Student Legal Services Office and International Programs Office, presents: LEGAL ISSUES FORUM for International Students on November 15, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Campus Center, room 168. Please join us!!! The goal of the forum is to address the many legal concerns that international students have regarding various aspects of their stay in the … Continue reading
Massachusetts Voters: You can find your polling place on the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website. Be sure to vote on Tuesday, November 2! … Continue reading
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
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