10/16/2014 Goddard Staff Bargaining Update

On October 16, the newly reconstituted Goddard Staff bargaining committee met with management in the Oak Room to restart the bargaining process. We were pleased at the change in tone from previous negotiations, but there is still much work to be done before we have a first contract. Management gave an updated offer where they showed some movement on several outstanding issues. It is clear … Continue reading

Resident Assistants Union Meeting

Resident Assistants Union Meeting   When: Tuesday, October 14th, 5:00-7:00 PM Where: Hampshire House Conference Room Hampshire House is the small building located right at the crosswalk over Massachusetts Ave to the Southwest Residential Area. The conference room is located on the first floor. We’ll have pizza and stuff to drink. At this meeting, we hope to elect unit co-chairs, talk about bargaining the next contract … Continue reading

GEO Election: Candidate Statements

Member Mobilization Coordinator Candidate: Avery Fürst Labor Studies GEO Bargaining team member Most of us will need to work for money (wages) in our life. Therefore, I see being active in one’s union as the most important professional development that anyone can take part in. Knowing how to stand up for ourselves, and by extension everyone else at our workplace, is paramount not only for … Continue reading

Elections Notice

Dear GEO Members,An election for GEO officers will take place for the following positions: Steering At-Large Member (1) and Mobilization Coordinator (1).The voting location, dates, and times are below:Campus Center Concourse: Tuesday October 7 from 9-11am, Wednesday October 8 from 2:30-4:30pm, and Thursday October 9 from 2:30 to 3:30pm.Campus Center Room 911-915 from 3:30 to 4:30pmVoting will culminate at the membership meeting on Thursday October 9. The voting will … Continue reading