GEO-UAW/International Programs Office Legal Issues Forum Wednesday, October 19, 5-7PM Cape Cod Lounge, Student Union This forum will address the many legal concerns that international students have regarding their stay in the U.S., including immigration issues (i.e. visa types and stipulations, working, extending visas, etc.), basic legal and civil rights as non-permanent residents (i.e. what to do in case of arrest, rights as tenants, domestic … Continue reading
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International Student Reception Wednesday, October 12, 5-7PM Cape Cod Lounge, Student Union Are you an international student with an assistantship? Come join the members of the Graduate Employee Organization’s (GEO) International Student Caucus and staff from the International Programs Office (IPO) at a casual meeting to discuss some of the challenges of being a student and an employee at the University of Massachusetts. Meet other … Continue reading
GEO and other UMass Amherst students are joining a delegation from UMass Lowell, UMass Dartmouth, and UMass Boston, and Mass-Care to speak with legislators about the recent cuts to UMass student health insurance. GEO is providing transportation, and welcomes both GEO members and undergrads interested in saving UMass health care to join us. We will be leaving Tuesday morning, October 18, and returning in the … Continue reading
UAW Local 2322 is holding a training for GEO and RA Union stewards, activists, and members. While all members are encouraged to attend, a basic stewards’ training is a requirement for acting as a steward for GEO or the RA Union. If you think you might want to become a steward in your department or residence hall at some point this year, or just want … Continue reading
Your local union is looking for volunteers to join our standing committees. We will be hosting a start-up meeting encompassing all the committees listed below. We’ll discuss how they will work together then break off into groups to begin planning individual committee needs. Check the descriptions below to identify your area of interest: Education/Solidarity Conservation and Recreation Community Services Civil and Human Rights Citizenship and … Continue reading