GEO is currently at work developing an initial Bargaining Platform for 2010-2011 contract negotiations! An initial platform will be voted on at the April 14 Membership Meeting. Members and constituencies (GEO committees, departments, caucuses, etc.) are encouraged to submit platform plank proposals to be added to the platform. Members will vote on these planks (basically comprising issues) and discuss modifications to them at the Membership Meeting, and we’ll continue to refine the platform before bargaining begins in the fall.

GEO needs a diverse array of voices to win a great contract that makes meaningful changes for members. We want to hear YOUR ideas! To get involved in the process, follow these links!

GEO Member Guide to Platform Development

Online Plank Proposal (submit your proposals online!)

Sample Plank Proposal: Rights for Employees with Disabilities

Blank Printable Plank Proposal (.doc) (.pdf)

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GEO GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Wednesday, April 14
7 pm – 8 pm
The U Club in the Michigan Union

It’s our second and last membership meeting of the year! At this important meeting, members will discuss and vote on an initial bargaining platform for next year’s contract negotiations. Come and make YOUR concerns heard!

Members will also elect new leadership: the offices of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary will be elected at the membership meeting. Nominations are now open for these positions and can be made by email to umgeo @ umich . edu

STEWARDS’ COUNCIL MEETINGS

Wednesday, April 14

and
Wednesday, April 21
7 pm – 8:30 pm
GEO Office, 330 E. Liberty Street Suite 3F

The 2010-2011 committee chairs will be elected at the Stewards’ Council meeting on Wednesday, April 21, 7 pm. Committee chair positions (Organizing, Communications, Grievance, Solidarity & Political Action, and Bargaining) are now open and can be made by email to umgeo @ umich . edu

ACTIVISM FACTORY!
Wednesday, March 31
7 pm
GEO Office

We’ll be talking about organizing a fundraiser for Haiti, continuing to work on developing a bargaining platform, and brainstorming artwork for next year’s contract campaign.

Get involved in YOUR union!

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