The second round of edits for the proposed changes to the GEO Bylaws, made based on email feedback and interest meetings, has been posted. Although the comment period prior to the vote to ratify the bylaws has closed, you are welcome to join the Bylaws Committee at their meetings on Mondays at 3:00 pm in the GEO office in the Student Union Building. Thank you. … Continue reading
From the 3/1/2014 Montpelier-Barre Times-Argus: As the chair of the Goddard College Faculty Union bargaining committee, I write to correct misinformation in the Feb. 24 piece “Difficult for both sides” by Goddard College acting President Avram Patt and to offer my perspective on our union contract negotiations. All parties agree that Goddard needs to stabilize its budget. In order to meet a shortfall caused by … Continue reading
WILD Winter Program on International Women’s Day March 8th in Springfield, MA Women of all ages, are invited to be part of a cross generational conversation to share and explore challenges, concerns and common issues of importance to you. Join the conversation about how our unions and organizations can support caregivers and activists. UAW members who are interested in attending should contact jocelyn@uaw2322.org immediately in … Continue reading
Our contract with the university administration will expire this summer. This is our chance to improve the contract for the benefit of graduate employees, and we are now forming a committee to drive the bargaining process. This will be done via election, as stated in the GEO By-Laws. There are 9 positions open, 4 of which are 10-hour paid assistantships. Bargaining duties will likely stretch … Continue reading
Reprinted from the Rutland Herald, 2/22/2014: Goddard talks reaching critical point By Eric Blaisdell STAFF WRITER | February 22,2014 PLAINFIELD — Contract negotiations between the faculty at Goddard College and the administration are quickly coming to a head, and with an impasse likely some faculty members say they are ready to strike. According to an email from the faculty bargaining committee to faculty members that was obtained … Continue reading