GEO had a significant contingent of members at the 30th Annual Northampton Pride March on Saturday, May 7. We joined our sisters and brothers in other UAW Local 2322 shops to show labor’s support for the area’s gay/lesbian/bi/trans/queer communities. You can see more pictures of Local 2322 members (including GEO leadership, staff, and members) marching in the Pride Parade here. Also, check out the story … Continue reading
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Next Tuesday, April 5, will be a teach-in at UMass, from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm in the Student Union Ballroom. This is an historic moment in US history, but change will only happen if we educate ourselves for action. Many of us, and our students, have trouble keeping track of what is happening, or knowing what to make of assorted (and contradictory) media accounts. … Continue reading
Did you know the owner of The Harp Irish Pub was one of the first GEO contract signers? Come hear him and others speak about GEO’s early days and the need to keep up the good work. Join us if you’re a long time activist or a new member. Come join us for food, informational tables, a photo exhibit of the 1991 GEO strike (never … Continue reading
Yesterday’s Local 2322 Member – Activist – Steward (MAS) Training was a success. 18 UAW 2322 members, including 6 GEO members, gathered to discuss their goals as members and stewards, and to learn the basics of the steward’s role, including: Weingarten rights and investigatory meetings An overview of the Family and Medical Leave Act The Duty of Fair Representation Investigating, filing, and documenting grievances Working … Continue reading
UAW 2322’s February 6, 2011 Skating Party was a resounding success! Bringing together members from many of the shops in UAW Local 2322, including GEO, the UMass RA Union, ServiceNet, Providence Hospital, and others, we had two hours of family fun and skating. This yearly social event continues to be one of the Local’s best attended and most popular events. … Continue reading