Bargaining News
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Negotiation Bulletin #32: Ono Attempts to Arrest Picketing Workers
On Thursday, Santa Ono proved he would rather try to arrest his workers than pay us a living wage, calling the cops on picketers just…
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Negotiation Bulletin #31: Grads Ask for a Living Wage, UM Withholds Pay
Grads started the day bright and early on Thursday, joining forces with labor siblings from the building trades to shut down the billion dollar Michigan…
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UM President Calls Police to Detain Striking Graduate Workers, Docks Their April Pay, and Dines Out
Today (4/20/23), after the University of Michigan announced plans to withhold pay from the April paychecks of striking Graduate Student Instructors (GSIs), University President Santa…
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University Administration Moves to Withhold Pay from Grad Workers
For immediate release News from Graduate Employees Organization 3550 April 20, 2023 University Administration Moves to Withhold Pay from Grad Workers On April 20th, we…
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Negotiation Bulletin #29: Bargaining Ends Early, as HR Comes Unprepared
Grad workers met HR for bargaining today, but the session was cut short as HR failed to prepare enough counters to fill the full length…
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Negotiation Bulletin #28: Grads Occupy Ruthven for Hot Labor Summer
Striking grad workers celebrated an incredible week of victories with a bash – hosting a party outside the Ruthven administration building and occupying the building…
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Negotiation Bulletin #27: Grads Picket as Part of Trans Day of Rage
On Day 15 of our strike, the energy and enthusiasm of grad workers shows no signs of letting up. Pickets once again marched and chanted…
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Negotiation Bulletin #26: Over 99% Vote to Extend Strike at GMM
Click here for a PDF version of this bulletin Wednesday was another joyful day of picketing on central and north campuses. In pickets organized by…
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Negotiation Bulletin #25: Out of the Courtroom, Into the Streets
In the wake of our court victory, grads hit the picket lines with renewed energy and conviction on Tuesday. Pickets continued across central and north…
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Negotiation Bulletin #24: Injunction Denied! Grads Win Big in Court
Grad workers won a massive victory in court on Monday, with Judge Carol Kuhnke denying the boss’ request for an injunction. UM’s attorneys – some…
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Court Denies University’s Injunction against Graduate Workers
For immediate release News from Graduate Employees Organization Local AFT 3550 April 10, 2023 Court Denies University’s Injunction against Graduate Workers ANN ARBOR—Today, in a…
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Negotiation Bulletin #23: Joyous Picket Lines Cap Off Second Week
Grad workers ended the week on a high note, with dancing, good food, camaraderie, and sunshine. Dozens of grads gathered outside of Palmer Commons as…
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Negotiation Bulletin #22: Striking Works: HR Moves on Harassment
On Thursday, grads entered the second week of our strike with pickets across central and north campus. Meanwhile, our community continued to have our backs.…
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Negotiation Bulletin #21: 93% of Grad Workers Vote to Extend Strike
On Wednesday, members voted overwhelmingly to continue striking until we get real movement from HR. Gathered in Angell Auditorium and on zoom, grads agreed: we…
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Negotiation Bulletin #20: Victory: Judge Denies UM’s Restraining Order
Hundreds of grad workers and their allies rallied in the rain this morning ahead of the court hearing. Clad in purple GEO ponchos, workers sheltered…
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Negotiation Bulletin #19: Faculty Rally to Support Grad Workers
Hundreds of grad workers and allies turned out on Monday morning to kick off a second week on strike. Carrying signs that read ‘faculty support…
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Negotiation Bulletin #18: On the Lines & at the Table, Grads Fight On
On Friday, grad workers again showed up in force to demand a contract that protects all workers. Picketing across central campus, grad workers were undeterred…
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Negotiation Bulletin #17: Grads on North Campus Unfazed by Injunction
Hundreds of grads rallied on North Campus today, continuing the fight for dignity and affordability for each and every worker. Facing indifference and intimidation from…
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U of M Graduate Workers Go on Strike
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Graduate Employees Organization 3550 March 28, 2023 ANN ARBOR – Graduate students workers with Graduate Employees’ Organization, AFT Michigan 3550,…
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PRESS RELEASE: GEO Members vote to strike
GEO members have voted overwhelmingly to strike, with 95% voting in favor of a work stoppage. After four months of being stonewalled at the bargaining…