February 10, 2023 We, the graduate workers of the Graduate Employees Organization (GEO) at the University […]
Over 250 workers participated in bargaining on Friday in anticipation of HR's counter on our demand for a living wage. Since 2020, the gap between our salary and the local cost of living has tripled to over $14.5k. In November, grad workers proposed that the University pay us a living wage of $38,500. Three months later, HR has responded with a proposal for an annual 2% raise for each year of the contract (2023-2026). In the words of Isaac, a grad worker in Chemistry, "2% is milk numbers, not raise numbers."
The University has now rejected almost our entire platform.
Take action during the Week of Grad Labor Visibility (bit.ly/GEOGradWeek) from Feb. 6 to Feb. 10!
The University has now rejected almost our entire platform.
Take action during the Week of Grad Labor Visibility (bit.ly/GEOGradWeek) from Feb. 6 to Feb. 10!
It’s happened again. GEO condemns the police murders of Tyre Nichols, Tortuguita, Chiewelthap Mariar, and far […]