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Politically Motivated Charges Against GEO President Dismissed by Judge
ANN ARBOR, MI — In June 2026, so-called “progressive” Washtenaw County Prosecutor and Michigan attorney general candidate Eli Savit took up the University of Michigan…
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GEO Statement in Solidarity with Striking UAW 2325 Workers
JULY 29, 2026 — The Graduate Employees’ Organization (AFT Local 3550) stands in solidarity with the Neighborhood Defender Service Union (UAW Local 2325) in their…
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Updates on Philippe’s Case
TLDR; Academic HR made an exploding offer excluding restoration of Philippe’s SEVIS, guaranteed enrollment, and funding to complete his degree to end the grievance process.…
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Statement from Philippe’s Family
Letter for Collective Care and Solidarity Hello everyone, This is Philippe’s sister. I am writing on behalf of Philippe because he is still readjusting to…
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Rank and File Members of U-M Campus Labor Unions Urge AFT-MI “NO” Endorsement of Jordan Acker
On Friday, April 10th, rank-and-file members of University of Michigan academic labor unions—the Graduate Employees’ Organization (AFT Local 3550), Lecturers’ Employee Organization (AFT Local 6244),…
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GEO sends letter to Governor Whitmer urging her to rescind endorsement of UM Regent candidate Jordan Acker
APRIL 14, 2026 — The Graduate Employees’ Organization (AFT-MI 3550) today sent the below letter to Governor Whitmer, urging her to rescind her endorsement of…
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GSRAs Win Unionization Vote!
March 30th, 2026—Since 1974, Graduate Student Instructors and Staff at the University of Michigan have fought for and won higher pay, healthcare, and better working…
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Graduate Researchers Succeed in Card Campaign and Take a Decisive Step Towards Union Representation
Since 1974, Graduate Student Instructors and Staff at the University of Michigan have fought for and won higher pay, healthcare, and better working conditions through…
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Graduate Workers at U-M Stand in Solidarity with Minnesota
JANUARY 23, 2026 — Labor unions and organizers in Minneapolis have called for a statewide general strike today in Minnesota in order to combat the…
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GEO Condemns U-M’s Firing of 3 International Graduate Workers
The Graduate Employees’ Organization at the University of Michigan condemns in the strongest possible terms the University of Michigan’s unconscionable decision to fire 3 international…
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GEO Condemns U-M Regents’ Retaliatory Disciplinary Charges Against Pro-Palestine Student Protesters
ANN ARBOR, MI – Last week, the Graduate Employees’ Organization – AFT Local 3550 (GEO) at the University of Michigan, representing over 2,000 Graduate Student…
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GEO Celebrates MI AG Dana Nessel Dropping Charges Against 7 of the U-M Encampment 11, Union Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: GEO Celebrates MI AG Dana Nessel Dropping Charges Against 7 of the U-M Encampment 11, Union Members May 6, 2025 Contact –…
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University of Michigan Grad Workers Host 50th Anniversary Workers’ Gala
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: University of Michigan Grad Workers Host 50th Anniversary Workers’ Gala Saturday, April 26, 2025 Contact: commchair@geo3550.org ANN ARBOR, MI — The evening…
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FBI and police raid homes of pro-Palestine activists, including a GEO member
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FBI and state/local police raid the residences of University of Michigan pro-Palestine activists, including a GEO member Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Contact:…
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President Santa Ono Fails to Protect University of Michigan International Grad Workers
APRIL 10, 2025 — After days of silence from University of Michigan administration, U-M President Santa Ono sent a campus-wide email on April 9 to…
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GEO Condemns Visa Revocations of International Graduate Students
UPDATE 4/9/2025 2:45 pm: 22 enrolled students and graduates have had their visas and SEVIS statuses terminated. UPDATE 4/9/2025 1:00 pm: GEO has confirmed that…
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GEO Statement In Solidarity with Workers and Students at Columbia University
The Graduate Employees’ Organization (GEO), AFT-MI Local 3550, AFL-CIO, at the University of Michigan firmly opposes the heinous actions taken against Grant Miner, president of…
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GEO Statement on Ann Arbor City Council Palestine Resolution
The members of the Graduate Employees’ Organization express our support for the resolution brought to City Council by members Ghazi-Edwin, Briggs, Ackmon, and Song. For…
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40 Students Arrested Seeking Meeting with University of Michigan President
ANN ARBOR, Mich– Friday, November 17, 2023— During the Global Day of Action for Palestine on Friday, the University of Michigan police arrested 40 students…
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GEO, U-M Reach Settlement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Graduate Employees’ Organization 3550 August 29, 2023 ANN ARBOR—Members of the Graduate Employees’ Organization (GEO), American Federation of Teachers Local…
