NOTICE OF GEO-UAW 2322 ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS & STEERING MEMBERS AT-LARGE

April 16, 2025

Dear GEO Members,

Nominations have closed for GEO officer elections for 2025–26. Thank you to everyone who stepped up to nominate themselves, or thoughtfully nominated someone else. Voting will occur by secret ballot starting April 28 and ending at the May 1 General Membership Meeting. Candidate statements will be available at the polling station and on the GEO website soon.

Please see the official election notice below:

There will be an election for GEO-UAW 2322 Officers: (2) GEO Co-Chairs, (2) Membership Organizers, (1) Mobilization Coordinator, and (2) Steering Committee Members At-Large.

VOTING

Nominations for these positions have closed. Voting will occur online via ElectionRunner and in person at the May 1st General Membership Meeting by secret ballot. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00pm–6:30pm; exact location TBA. The election will conclude at 5:30pm.

In accordance with the bylaws, to accommodate those who cannot attend the membership meeting, additional voting by secret ballot will take place in Campus Center 915 on the following days in Campus Center 915 (times TBA):

April 29

April 30

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:

• 2 GEO Co-Chairs (52-week, 20-hour contract)

• 2 Membership Organizers (52-week, 20-hour contract)

• 1 Mobilization Coordinator (52-week, 20-hour contract)

• 2 Steering Committee Members At-Large (volunteer positions)

Responsibilities of Officers and Steering Committee Members (from the GEO bylaws)

GEO Co-Chairs (2)

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; and acting as primary GEO representatives to the Joint Council of Local 2322 and therefore attending 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); serve as liaisons for the Steering Committee to the Staff; ensure GEO representation at Central Labor Council meetings; speak on behalf of GEO to media, the University, etc., and manage the production of media and publicity; act as primary liaisons between GEO and other Unions; oversee publication of GEO newsletter and web page; organizing Standing Committees; and assist the union in achieving its overall mission in the workplace.

Membership Organizers (2)

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.

Mobilization Coordinator (1)

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.

Steering Committee Members At-Large (2)

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 prescribed 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.

Please write to elections if you have any questions.

In solidarity,

GEO Elections Committee

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In solidarity, GEO Leadership
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