NOTICE OF ELECTIONS FOR GEO-UAW 2322 OFFICERS & STEERING MEMBER AT-LARGE
5/2/2024
Dear GEO Members,
Nominations have closed for GEO elections for 2024-2025. Thank you to everyone who has stepped to nominate themselves or thoughtfully nominated someone else. Voting will begin by secret ballot starting May 8th. Candidate statements will be available at the polling station and available on the GEO website soon. Please see the official election notice below:
There will be an election for GEO-UAW 2322 Officers: (2) Co-Chairs, (2) Membership Organizers, (1) Mobilization Coordinator, and (2) Steering Committee Members At-Large.
Because there are only two candidates for GEO co-chair, they will not appear on the ballot and will instead be subject to vetting by a special meeting of the Stewards’ Assembly pursuant to GEO’s bylaws. That meeting will be announced as soon as it is scheduled.
VOTING
Nominations for these positions have closed. Voting will occur electronically via ElectionRunner and conclude at a special General Membership Meeting on May 16 by secret ballot (location and exact time TBD).
In accordance with the bylaws, to accommodate those who cannot attend the membership meeting, additional voting by secret ballot will take place in the Campus Center Concourse on the following days and times:
Campus Center 915:
Thursday, May 9th 9:30am-11:30am
Monday, May 13th 11:30am-11pm
Thursday, May 16th TBA depending on time of membership meeting
TERM AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICERS & STEERING MEMBERS AT-LARGE
In accordance with the GEO Bylaws, all officers are elected for one year terms. Elections will be held for:
– GEO Co-chair (2) (20 hr., 52 week contract)
– 2 Membership Organizers (52-week, 20-hour contract)
– 1 Mobilization Coordinator (52-week, 20-hour contract)
-2 Steering Committee At-Large Member (volunteer positions)
Two (2) GEO Co-Chairs:
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: organizing and overseeing the election of Stewards in departments and/or work sites; Chairing Steering Committee meetings and General Membership meetings and ensuring agendas are set for both; primary GEO representatives to the Joint Council of Local 2322 and must attend Joint Council meetings; except where otherwise noted, the co-chairs shall be considered to be the official representatives of GEO to the Administration and in all external relations; sign agreements between GEO and the University (with approval of the General Membership and/or Assembly of Stewards); shall serve as liaisons for the Steering Committee to the Staff; responsible for ensuring GEO representation at Central Labor Council meetings; speak on behalf of GEO to media, the University, etc.; act as primary liaisons between GEO and other Unions; manage the production of media and publicity; oversee publication of GEO newsletter and web page; organizing Standing Committees; and assist the union in achieving its overall mission in the workplace.
Two (2) Membership Organizers:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting with membership drives and engaging in consistent field work; coordinating events and workshops that develop membership participation; recruiting, organizing and overseeing the election of Stewards in departments and/or work sites; fostering stewardship through one-on-one meetings; attending General Membership and Assembly of Stewards meetings; [develop awareness of the various issues affecting graduate workers – especially those affecting students of color, international students, and student with families – and build organizing infrastructure for these issues; fostering and engaging in organizing projects around permissive subjects of bargaining, e.g. housing, immigration, accessibility, anti-sexism and anti-racism, and liaise with already-existing organizations involved in these spheres; expanding our capacity to meet the needs and interests of underrepresented groups are being met by the union, e.g. making accessible GEO events, spaces and information;] ensuring that those attending GEO Membership Meetings and Steward’s Assembly are members; organizing orientation schedule; maintaining accurate membership lists; coordinate department orientations; assuming duties of the Mobilization Coordinator if they are unavailable; and assisting the union in achieving its overall mission in the workplace.
(Note: the bracketed text was voted up by the membership at our Nov. 8, 2022 General Membership Meeting, but has not yet been incorporated into the bylaws.)
One (1) Mobilization Coordinator:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: supervising membership drives; assisting in boosting attendance; attending Steering and Assembly of Stewards meetings; introducing all new members and visitors; assisting the GEO Co-Chairs in preserving order when called upon to do so; ensuring that minutes are taken at all GEO meetings; maintaining records of organization; submitting requisitions to the Local and International as needed; planning and administering GEO operating budget and chairing the GEO Finance Committee; facilitating GEO sponsorship of events and organizations; taking charge of all property of GEO not otherwise provided for; monitoring and giving guidance on procedural questions and rules; ensuring that those attending GEO meetings are either members or invited visitors; assuming duties of the Co-Chairs if they are unavailable; and assisting the union in achieving its overall mission in the workplace.
Two (2) Steering Committee Members At-Large:
The Steering Committee shall be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the unit including, but not limited to: the direction of the day-to-day operations of the organization; the oversight of the staff; preparation and submission of all proposals, budgets, budget requisitions and budget modifications to the Assembly of Stewards for approval; coordination and oversight of standing committees; the appropriate maintenance of the health of the organization; management and execution of the budget; all correspondence and relations between the leadership, the Assembly of Stewards and the membership; and all external relations excepting those duties specifically proscribed for other committees (such as the Bargaining Committee).
The Steering Committee shall meet at least two times a month during the academic year. The committee shall meet once a month at other times. Additional meetings can be called as needed by the officers.
The Steering Committee shall be empowered to make decisions on behalf of the membership, except as limited by these bylaws. The Steering Committee shall not make any decisions which contradict those made by the Assembly of Stewards or the membership or contradict the will or intent of the Assembly of Stewards or the membership.
Please contact elections if you have any questions.
In Solidarity,
GEO Elections Committee
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In solidarity, GEO Leadership
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