Hello GEO members!
We hope the semester is going well. Read on for updates on caucuses, committees and union events including our Halloween Social, GEO study halls, and bargaining next week!!
Bargaining Session on Monday NEXT WEEK!
Join your fellow union members at our next collective bargaining session with admin on Monday, October 30th, 1:00pm-3:00pm in LGRT 1033 (Lederle Tower). GEO will be passing more proposed changes to our contract and we expect the administration to respond to important proposals from last time. Please see here for a summary of these proposals. We continue to have strong showings at our bargaining sessions so far and we need to display our strength, solidarity and determination for a strong contract as this process unfolds. We are serious about winning a fair contract that meets the needs of all graduate workers. So make sure to come to the session and ask your friends to come as well!
We will gather in LGRT 1033 at 12:00 PM to prep for the session. Snacks and coffee will be provided. If you want to get more involved in the process, email the GEO Bargaining Committee at bargaining
Zoom link for the session here
BARGAINING COMMITTEE UPDATE
The bargaining committee has some updates they would like to share with you all! We’d like to welcome Isuru Herath and Juni Campbell to the bargaining committee as Organizing and Mobilizing Coordinators! We also invite you to join us at our next session on October 30th, 1-3 pm, LGRT 1033.
Any questions? Email bargaining or attend their standing Bargaining Committee meetings that are held every Mondays from 1:30-3:30pm in the GEO Office or remotely via this Zoom link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/98731732712
HALLOWEEN SOCIAL
On Saturday, October 28 join us for a family friendly halloween social this Saturday, October 28th, from 2-5pm at Groff Park Pavilion. There will be autumnal treats, hot cider, pumpkin carving, face painting, and board games!
GEO STUDY HALLS
GEO is holding a series of study halls to offer a supportive space to read, write, or grade this semester! Drop in to Campus Center 915 on any of the following dates between 11:30am and 3:30pm:
Thursday, October 26
Monday, November 6
Tuesday, November 28
Tuesday, December 5
Monday, December 18
INTERNATIONAL CAUCUS MEETING
The ALANA/International Caucus is a space for all international and immigrant students to create a social space and discuss their concerns. So join in! We will keep you updated on the next meeting. Email slawendy for more information.
ABOLITION COMMITTEE
The next meeting of the Abolition committee will be this Wednesday, October 25 from 3:00-4:30pm. Abolition committee meetings are held every two weeks and will typically be hybrid. If you have any questions or want the zoom link/room information, please email tljames
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Organizing committee meets every Monday from 4-5:30pm in Campus Center 915 and over Zoom. Want to get more involved? Follow us on slack to get the link or email tmorrison
GEO WRITTEN TESTIMONIALS
If you’re uncomfortable sitting behind a camera and recording a video testimonial for why you joined GEO, no worries! We have an alternative option for folks who want to participate.
In the provided google form, please fill in whichever question you want to answer about why YOU joined the union and the various ways you have been involved. We’d love to hear from you so please share your thoughts!
Please fill out the form here!
