Register for Bargaining Session #8 and Join Stewards Training Sessions!
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Register for Bargaining Session #8!
Our next session is scheduled for Friday, July 29 from 2-5pm CT. At our last session, when asked if graduate student wages would be livable for him and his family, lead negotiator Robb Craddock said, “I don't think that this [question] is germane because I am not a graduate student.” As grad students, let’s come together and show admin what truly liveable wages would mean to us. Let’s work together to make sure graduate education is accessible to all!
The session will take place online via Zoom, and GEO will caucus in Google Meets. Register to attend through this link: https://tinyurl.com/GEOBarg8
Join the bargaining room and caucus for as long as you can, and invite at least one colleague!
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Share Your Champaign-Urbana Recommendations
GEO members are working on updating our Unofficial Guide to Life in Chambana, so we can share resources with current and incoming grads at upcoming orientations!
We’re looking for your recommendations and suggestions for navigating life in Champaign-Urbana: your favorite restaurants, advice on using grad worker insurance, places you enjoy visiting, and more!
Please fill out this poll to share your recommendations: https://tinyurl.com/ChambanaPoll
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GEO Board Game Night
GEO is having a board game night tonight!! Meet up with other grads & feel free to invite family and friends. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a GEO member or not.
See you there on Tuesday, July 26 from 7-9pm in the McKinley Foundation courtyard (or inside if it's raining)!
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Orientation Trainings
Join our hybrid sessions about presenting or tabling at new grad orientations! All members are welcome, with no experience necessary. Experienced members are encouraged to attend to share their expertise. This is the time of year when we get the most new member cards signed, so it is crucial to have plenty of GEO members ready to communicate with new grads during these orientations! RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/OrientationTrainingRSVP
Dates:
Thursday, 7/28, 4-6pm
Sunday, 8/7, 1-3pm
Wednesday, 8/10, 5-7
Small group or individual trainings as needed
Email Grace at sc@uigeo.org with questions.
Stewarding 101
Join our hybrid sessions about what it means to be a steward. This training is for anyone who wants to be more informed about bargaining, grievances, and how to have structured organizing conversations, and anyone who's interested in becoming a steward. All members are welcome! RSVP here: http://tinyurl.com/GEOStews101
Dates:
Sunday, 7/31, 1-3pm
Monday, 8/1, 5-7pm
Email Grace at sc@uigeo.org with questions.
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JOIN A GEO COMMITTEE!
We are a member-run union; we depend on the commitment of our members to stay as strong as possible. You can find details about what each committee does and how to contact them on our website. No special knowledge is required. You can also follow the calendar of events on our website for the date and time of upcoming meetings: http://uiucgeo.org/calendar. Meetings are open to membership, and coming to a meeting does not commit you to joining a committee.
https://www.uiucgeo.org/committees-and-working-groups
Upcoming summer schedules:
RA/PGA Working Group (Contact Bram at bram.osterhout@gmail.com) - Email for information about summer schedule.
Bargaining Team (Contact Chelsea & Sam at officer1@uigeo.org). Tuesday, July 26, 4:30-6:30pm.
Grievance Committee (Contact Salvador and Dante at grievance@uigeo.org) - Wednesday, July 27, 4:30pm-5:30pm. Virtual. Contact email for link.
Stewards’ Council (Contact Grace at sc@uigeo.org) - Contact email to get involved this summer.
Communications Committee (Contact Megan and Savannah at commcomm@uigeo.org) - Contact email to get involved this summer.
Disability Caucus (Contact Grace at GEOdisabilityUIUC@gmail.com) - Tuesday, July 26 from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Meets every other Tuesday from 12-1pm on Google Meet, https://meet.google.com/xyf-jcft-uid. Email for more information.
Solidarity Committee (Contact Anna at solcomm@uigeo.org) - Contact email to get involved this summer.
People First Cancel Debt Committee (Contact Karla at cc@uigeo.org) - Contact email to get involved this summer.
Work Action Group (Contact Madie at officer2@uigeo.org) - Thursday, July 28 from 2:00-3:00pm. Online, contact email for link.
In Solidarity,
Graduate Employees’ Organization
809 S. 5th St., Geneva Room
Champaign, IL 61820
Email: geo@uigeo.org