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Press Release Announcing Yesterday’s Demonstrations!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OVER 300 GRAD EMPLOYEES FROM ALL THREE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS GRADUATE EMPLOYEE UNION LOCALS STAGE 11/12 DEMONSTRATIONS 11/12 IN SUPPORT OF UIUC AND UIC GRADUATE EMPLOYEES’ ORGANIZATION CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

DEMONSTRATION AT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING IN SPRINGFIELD INSPIRES PUBLIC CONVERSATION BETWEEN GEO LEAD NEGOTIATOR AND TOP UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ADMINISTRATORS

UIUC GEO HAS VOTED TO AUTHORIZE [...]

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The GEO has been organizing since the early 1990’s for democracy in the workplace, better education, increased stipends, better benefits, and other changes to make life as a Teaching, Research, or Graduate Assistant better.

GEO Hosts AGEL Conference

On May 22-25, the GEO will be hosting the Alliance of Graduate Employee Locals (AGEL) conference!
All GEO members are encouraged to participate in all or part of the conference, including meals and the nighttime social activities.
If you are planning to attend, please contact Dave Beck
Click here to see the conference agenda.

Solidarity with SEIU

At the General Membership Meeting, Wednesday, September 26, by unanimous vote of all members present, the GEO crafted a formal statement of support for the local chapter of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), who represents the Building Service Workers and Food Service Workers on campus. They are currently in mediation with the University. [...]

Don’t forget to Vote for GEO officers!

Click here for the candidates running for office for the 2007-2008 academic year. Included are statements from the 4 candidates for Co-President.
If you would like to vote, please come to the GEO office (2nd floor, YMCA). The last day to vote is Monday, April 23, between 10am and 6pm.
If you have questions about the [...]