Dear members, Just a few minutes ago the bargaining committee (elected bargaining representatives and officers + rank and file members) have sent out a short and non-comprehensive set of proposals (a 'mini deal') to the administration with A view to lock-in some of the progress made in this protracted impact bargaining cycle. It is important … Continue reading BARGAINING UPDATES and Open Meeting On Friday!
Deep dives into the HWT benefits: Wisdom teeth
The very capable Leslie Edwards Davis who runs the UMass-UAW Health and Welfare Trust is, as always, putting together a lot of fantastic resources for GEO members on how to use our benefits!The latest is information about how removal of impacted wisdom teeth works in terms of your insurance. The main takeaway: REMEMBER to always … Continue reading Deep dives into the HWT benefits: Wisdom teeth
NEWS: 2 paid positions & SEVERAL committees up for election!
Dear members, With the moving in process for the on campus student population started yesterday, it is hard to believe the spring semester is about to start in a week. UMass Amherst is anticipating 5,600 students on campus and numbers unknown for off campus students. If you are around the area, please be cautious and … Continue reading NEWS: 2 paid positions & SEVERAL committees up for election!
Nominations OPEN: Interim Mobilization Coord., Bargaining Committee
Nominations are now open for ONE bargaining committee representative (10hrs/week) and ONE Interim Mobilization Coordinator (Interim, 20hrs/week). Any full member in good standing may nominate themselves or another member in good standing for any of these positions. Nominations and candidate statements are due by Feb 12, 2021. All positions begin duties in at the end of Feb … Continue reading Nominations OPEN: Interim Mobilization Coord., Bargaining Committee