GEO Members, While Wisconsin may seem far away geographically, the outcome of this current conflict has serious consequences for GEO, particularly in upcoming negotiations and legislative battles. TA’s are in danger of losing their union as Governor Walker wants to strip public sector unions of basic protections and functions that unions have had since the 1930’s. “Unions today are strongest in the public sector; a … Continue reading
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Congratulations to the new GEO Elections Committee and Joint Council Members who were elected at the Membership Meeting Tuesday, February 8. Dan Armenti from Complit, Kathleen Baldwin from English, Dominique Cambou from Physics, Josh Pezet from O&E Biology, Laura Heston from Sociology, Kit Smemo from History and Dana Algaier from Chemistry will serve on the Elections Committee. Additionally Kathleen will serve on the Joint Council … Continue reading
The Childcare Assistance Program application ends at 5:00 pm, February 14th, 2011. Check out the Graduate Student Senate website for details and applications: http://www.umassgss.org/childcare/ … Continue reading
On Monday, January 31, GEO stewards voted to appoint an interim president until the elections for 2011-2012 officers can be held. The by-laws state that stewards can appoint officers from the Assembly of Stewards. As the chair of the grievance committee, GEO grievance coordinator, Derek Doughty, was eligible and nominated for the position of president. He was voted in by the Assembly and has assumed … Continue reading
The GEO Office will close at noon Tuesday, January 18th. We will open again at 9 am on Wednesday. Call or email with any questions and we will get back to you as soon as we can.