Leadership, Officers, and Representatives

MOBILIZATION COORDINATOR

MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZERS

GRIEVANCE COORDINATOR

STEERING COMMITTEE

The Steering Committee is responsible for the day-to-day operation of GEO. They generally meet twice a month while classes are in session and hold more meetings as needed. Voting members include the GEO co-chairs and mobilization coordinator, as well as two representatives elected by the Stewards’ Assembly and two representatives elected by the general membership (the at-large representatives). The Grievance Coordinator and Membership Organizer are ex officio, non-voting members of the Steering Committee, as are all GEO stewards.

Stewards’ Representatives (2)

At-Large Representatives (4)

GEO Stewards’ Assembly

GEO’s Assembly of Stewards aims to create and develop shop floor activism across departments at UMass Amherst and to organize and mobilize rank-and-file participation in GEO. Stewards are responsible for communication between the leadership and the membership. The assembly aims to get stewards involved in decision-making regarding union policy, contract administration, negotiations, and other workplace issues. The co-chairs of the assembly bring the stewards together to share information, learn from one another, and support each other.

Co-Chairs of the Steward’s Assembly (2)

GEO Representatives to Local 2322’s Joint Council

The Joint Council of UAW Local 2322 is the highest decision-making body in our amalgamated union besides the general membership. The body meets monthly and conducts union business outside of and between our yearly Local-wide membership meetings. GEO’s co-chairs are de facto representatives to the Joint Council for GEO; we also receive a number of other seats determined by the size of our unit.

Current GEO Representatives to Joint Council:

UAW 2322 Union Representatives