The Graduate Employee Organization and Graduate Student Senate invite you to a forum titled “Social Justice and Campus Life: Building a Diverse and Inclusive Community” on Thursday, April 9, at 4pm – 6pm, campus center room 909. The forum will bring together knowledgeable speakers and activists who will discuss issues such as the state of … Continue reading Social Justice Forum
It’s unanimous!
Voting to ratify our 8th contract ended at 5:00 p.m. on April 1. It passed unanimously! While we cannot imagine a more difficult economic climate during which to be bargaining, GEO has achieved some significant achievements with this contract. The University has agreed to a freeze on the grad service fee for the life of … Continue reading It’s unanimous!
April 8 Rally & Lobby Day
Students from public campuses from across the state are converging on the State House April 8. Following a March and Rally across the Boston Common, students, faculty and staff will be lobbying their legislators, asking them to fully fund public higher education. Buses will leave from Haigis Mall at 7:30 a.m. and lunches will be … Continue reading April 8 Rally & Lobby Day
The Employee Free Choice Act: Crisis and New Opportunities for Labor Organizing
Tuesday, April 14 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Campus Center room 162-175 This panel will feature: *Acting Director of the UMass-Amherst Labor Center Stephanie Luce *UAW Local 2322 President Ron Patenaude *Western Mass Jobs with Justice President Jon Weissman *and other labor activists and organizers. The panel will discuss recent labor history in relation to … Continue reading The Employee Free Choice Act: Crisis and New Opportunities for Labor Organizing