A week ago, a super majority of Goddard College staff unanimously took a vote of no confidence in President Dan Hocoy’s leadership and a separate vote to authorize a strike. Staff from across the campus – from kitchen workers to financial advisors – participated in person and via Zoom to take part in this historic vote. At issue is the very mission of Goddard College, … Continue reading
UAW Local 2322 is hiring a Union Representative/Organizer. UAW Local 2322 is based in Holyoke, Massachusetts. This position will involve some travel around the region. The Union Representative/Organizer will primarily work with three bargaining units at UMass Amherst. These consist of GEO-UAW, RAPMU-UAW, and PRO-UAW. This is subject to change based on UAW 2322’s needs. The Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) at UMass Amherst is one … Continue reading
Fellow workers,The US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade is an earth-shattering—and horrifying—assault on human rights and bodily autonomy. As a result of this ruling, millions of people across the US will no longer have access to safe abortions. It represents a direct attack on women and trans people, especially those who are marginalized in multiple ways, effectively eliminating their federally guaranteed rights … Continue reading
Fellow workers, The Labor Notes conference is back! For the first time in four years, the conference will take place in Chicago from June 17-June 19, 2022. Labor Notes has always been an excellent place for rank-and-file workers from across the country to come together, share their experiences, and learn from one another about how we can continue to (as the Labor Notes motto has it) … Continue reading
Good afternoon members of UAW Local 2322,We, the elections committee, below announce the results of the 2022 Triennial elections for the local Executive Board and delegate election for the UAW Constitutional Convention following the extended nomination period for the Sergeant-At-Arms and Delegate At-Large positions. Each election was won by acclamation, and therefore no ballot voting is required. Congratulations to: President – Patrick BurkeVice President – Liz MedinaRecording Secretary – Elizabeth WebbFinancial Secretary – David PritchardTrustee 1 – Sharanya SridharTrustee 2 – Karin … Continue reading