April 23, 2020 To: Administration’s Bargaining Team CC: GEO Membership In our last meeting we discussed four proposals to address the impact of unilateral changes to working conditions of GEO members. To these, the administration has chosen to respond with a proposed MOU to only one. We are hopeful that this represents a misunderstanding. GEO … Continue reading Bargaining \\ We reject management’s “offer”
Newsletter \\ Vol S20.10: Strategizing to Win
This weekend was exhilarating! Almost 100 cars with grad students and friends circled around Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy's house on Sunday 3pm, honking their presence and presenting their demands with some incredible signs! Pre-event press coverage here and here. Check out videos and pictures on the Facebook page. As of yesterday, the coalition demands have been … Continue reading Newsletter \\ Vol S20.10: Strategizing to Win
News \\ College of Ed students hold “Reverse Townhall”
Hi GEO,We would like to share some news with the wider UMass graduate student body via GEO and GSS about the student-led Reverse Townhall that was held on April 16th at the College of Education. We believe that this event was an urgent and necessary step to compel the administration and faculty of the College … Continue reading News \\ College of Ed students hold “Reverse Townhall”
Demands sent \\ Chancellor, respond by 23rd!
Dear Chancellor Subbaswamy, Provost John McCarthy, and IPO Director Ken Reade, As you are likely aware, a coalition of graduate students and allies have developed demands that the University steer from a position of austerity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in the coming months and year. Further, the GEO International Student Caucus has developed demands … Continue reading Demands sent \\ Chancellor, respond by 23rd!