GEO – NOTICE OF CONTRACT RATIFICATION VOTE

Dear GEO-UAW family, An enthusiastic congratulations to all of our members who graduated today! We are consistently humbled to have so many wonderful, brilliant people in this union, and we wish all of today’s graduates a bright, happy future. Thank you for all you have contributed to our campus and our union! We also have wonderful news to share with all of you: after nearly … Continue reading

2015 Postdoc Bargaining Survey

As we prepare to begin negotiations with UMass Amherst over wages, hours, and working conditions for Postdoctoral researchers here on campus, the Postdoctoral Researcher Organization (PRO) wants to survey all postdocs on campus to set our bargaining priorities and agenda. Please take 10 minutes to fill out this survey to let us know what you want to see in a new contract, and contact Ryan … Continue reading

May 6th: The Hand that Feeds

The Academy of Music and Pioneer Valley Workers Center Present The Hand that Feeds THE HAND THAT FEEDS is an inspiring and uplifting “David & Goliath story” featuring sandwich makers, business owners, organizers, and Occupy Wall Street activists. At a popular bakery café, residents of New York’s Upper East Side get bagels and coffee served with a smile 24 hours a day. But behind the scenes, … Continue reading

Western Mass. Workers Memorial Day 2015

The Hampshire & Franklin Counties Ceremony will be: Thursday, April 23 atNoon Northampton City Hall steps followed by a march to the Registry of Deeds. The Hampden County Ceremony will be: Friday, April 24 at 1:00 PM Teamster’s Local 404 Hall, 115 Progress Avenue, Springfield The Berkshire County Ceremony will be held at: Saturday, April 25 at 10:30 AM Veterans Memorial Park off South Street in Pittsfield For more information: … Continue reading