Is your department represented?

Is your department being represented? Come check out Stewards Council and find out!

The GEU Stewards Council is the democratic, governing body of the Graduate Employees Union. Spring semester will will be meeting on Thursday evenings at 5:30 PM in the GEU office. Come be a part of the organization solely dedicated to improving the working conditions of MSU Graduate Employees. For more information call or email the office!

Posted: January 20th, 2010 under News.
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Be a Quitter in 2010!

If your New Years resolutions included quitting smoking, help is now available to GEU members through MSU’s Healthy U program. Click here for more information.

Posted: January 6th, 2010 under Uncategorized, News.
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GEU speaks to President Simon & MSU Board about budget cuts

On October 30, 2009, GEU President, Elizabeth Pellerito and Treasurer, Robin Harris presented our position on the proposed budget cuts.

-We expect a transparent process as budget decisions are made.

-Students in eliminated programs deserve to be treated equitably with respect to completed courses, resources and funding opportunities.

-We stand in solidarity with other MSU employees.

-We are dedicated to the education of the undergraduate students.

-The financial support offered to graduate students is vital to keep MSU a quality educational institution.

You can view the GEU presentation (as well as the others that were made) by clicking on the following link…http://lansingonlinenews.com/?p=892

Posted: November 11th, 2009 under News, Events, Contract Negotiations.
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How to calculate your pay

We have had many inquiries about the new bi-weekly pay. Here is how to figure out if you are being paid correctly: Calculating Your Pay

Posted: September 25th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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Important Health Insurance deadlines!

Dependent & Other Eligible Individual (OEI) Coverage / Additional Catastrophic Coverage: For fall semester the deadline to enroll is September 30, 2009. Click here for more information. Dental Insurance: GAs and their dependents can sign up for dental at any point during their assistantship. Click here for more details.

Posted: September 25th, 2009 under News, Insurance.
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We have a Contract!

After seven long months of negotiations we have a contract! The contract was ratified by more than 97%. This contract will take effect May 16, 2008 and last until May 15, 2011. Congratulations and thank you for efforts this year.

Here are the details:

Wages:
* Annual stipend increases of 3%, 2.75%, and 2.5%
* Clarification on how you get to Level 3 pay

Health Insurance:
* 25 visits for mental health (up from 20)
* Employer will contribute $2100 (or up to 70%) each year towards the cost of insuring a dependent
* Increase prescription cap to $7500 (up from $5000)
* Reduction in mental health co-pays to $10 (down from $30)
* Prescription co-pay reduced to $5 for generics and $10 for brand (down from $10 and $20)
* OEI coverage

Tuition Waiver:
* Fall 9 credits, Spring 9 credits, Summer 5 credits

Parking:
* Maintain current parking benefits

College Fees:
* No change

Term of the agreement:
* Three year contract: 2008-2011

Employee Rights:
* Reimbursement for copies and other course materials
* MSU email addresses and space equal to what is given to faculty

Appointments:
* Appointments will be made by March 31 for summer, April 22 for Fall & Spring. If letters are late employees who notify the Union will receive 2 weeks pay after a 3 day grace period expires.

Professional Development:
* Input into TAP program
* Employees can request additional discipline specific training from supervisors

Personnel Records:
* TAs will receive a copy of materials placed in record
* TAs will have the opportunity to respond to materials placed in their file
* A Union rep can go with TA to view their file

Health & Safety:
* University will reimburse for immunizations and meds required for international travel while working as a TA

Special Conferences:
* Bi-monthly meetings with Office of Employee Relations bi-monthly to discuss grievances
* Union will meet with Dean of Graduate School each semester
We would like to thank all of the people who helped make this contract possible including the American Federation of Teachers, the Lansing Labor Council (LLC),Building Trades of Michigan, the Clerical Technical Union @ MSU (CTU), The MI AFL-CIO, the Graduate Employees Organization at University of Michigan, GEOC and UPTF at Wayne State University, Students for Economic Justice @MSU, IATSE, and last but not least the fine faculty and students here at MSU.

Posted: April 22nd, 2008 under Uncategorized.
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Child Care Grants

The MSU Family Resource Center has child care grants available for MSU students with children.

You can find more information here.

Posted: September 6th, 2006 under Uncategorized.
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