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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Malcolm MacDuff (He Knows His Stuff)
Our resident advice columnist answers your queries
Malcolm is our new advice columnist and will be answering your questions throughout the year. He can be contacted at geu@geuatmsu.org. Malcolm has years of experience working with unions around the world and knows the GEU’s contract better than anyone. Check back regularly to see Malcolm address your queries.
Levels Crossing?
September 25, 2010
Dear Malcolm,
Firstly, congratulations on being appointed advice columnist for the GEU it’s good to have someone on board who knows his stuff—I hope you can be as informative as Sam always was; that guy really did care!
I have a question about my pay. I am a second year graduate student here at MSU and came in with a masters degree from my previous university. I taught last fall and last spring so was hoping to move up to be a level 2 teaching assistant this year. However my basic pay appears only to have gone up 2.5% which I believe is the amount the GEU negotiated in the last contract. How do I know if I am being paid as a level 2 TA, what do I need to do to qualify to be a level 2 TA, who can answer these questions for me???
Yours confusedly
Underpaid in Spartan Village
Dear Underpaid,
Thank you for your kind words. Sam truly did care and it is an honor to be taking over from him as the GEU’s advice columnist.
With regards to your question it reminds me of a similar problem I dealt with when I worked as a Musk Ox farmer in present day Nunavut—but that’s a different story!
I have some excellent news for you! Continue reading
Impostor!
Dr. Valerie Young will be speaking on the topic of impostor syndrome this Friday. Her talk is called “How to Feel as Bright and Capable as Everyone Seems to Think you Are”, and it’s sponsored by GEU, COGS, and Graduate … Continue reading
Bargaining Survey – Check Your E-mail
All GEU members should’ve received a 2010-11 bargaining survey. Please take five minutes to complete the questionaire. Your comments will help shape our bargaining platform for the upcoming negotiations. This is your opportunity to weigh-in on your pay, health insurance, … Continue reading
Membership Meeting Today!
Join us in the Erickson Hall Kiva (map) from 5:30 – 7 PM! The proposed agenda includes reports by the Executive Board, GEU Committees, as well a Discussion of Plans for Bargaining our Next Contract! Childcare reimbursement is available. Please … Continue reading
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September Organizing Report
The new school year is underway and GEU is getting geared up! Our first-ever tailgate at the MSU – Western Michigan game was a success, though the holiday weekend and an early start time keep the numbers down. Be on … Continue reading
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Grievance Committee Update
Fall 2010 brings new members of the grievance committee to the GEU—but fear not we are still here for all your questions and queries. The committee is meeting every Wednesday at 12:00 and we still need a couple more members—if … Continue reading
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Member Cards
We have to turn in to the MSU payroll office a “yellow card” for every graduate TA on campus. These are the cards on which you select at the top whether you want to be a full member of GEU … Continue reading
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Check your pay! (UPDATE)
Today was the first payday of the semester, so it’s a good time to verify that you are being paid the correct amount. The GEU, in last round of negotiations with the university, won yearly raises. Here are the minimum … Continue reading
Want to Quit Smoking in 2010?
There will be an orientation session on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in room 247 of the Olin Health Center. Advanced registration is required. Participants may attend the orientation without being obligated to enroll in … Continue reading
Events and Publicity Committee 5pm Mondays
The Events and Publicity Committee will be meeting on Mondays from 5pm to 6pm. If you like to plan events, come up with slogans, design fliers, etc., just waltz on in and lend a hand!