Author Archives: GEU

Vision Insurance is back!

Posted on April 21, 2011 by GEU

It’s open enrollment time for the vision plan provided through the MSU Unions. Click here for rate information, plan details and enrollment instruction. Enrollment runs through May 30, 2011 for a July 1, start date.

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GEU’s Tentative Agreement with the University

Posted on April 17, 2011 by GEU

As you may have heard, our Bargaining Team tentatively settled with the University early Friday morning.  At Friday’s Board of Trustees meeting, Vice-President Andrew Cooper thanked the University for coming to a compromise with us, and reminded them that we are … Continue reading →

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1300 TAs, 13 hours… 1 New Contract

Posted on April 15, 2011 by GEU

After a 13 hour marathon bargaining session last night, the two bargaining teams reached a tentative agreement on a new teaching assistant contract. Nothing is final, however, until ratification by the MSU Board and the GEU members. Stay tuned for … Continue reading →

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GEU at the Board of Trustees

Posted on April 14, 2011 by GEU

WHAT: GEU at the Board of Trustees WHERE: Admin Building, 4th floor WHEN: Friday, April 15, 9:30 am As Sam mentioned in the last post, our Bargaining Team and officers burned some midnight oil last night in an attempt to … Continue reading →

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Bargaining Update #9

Posted on April 14, 2011 by GEU

The GEU bargaining team and the University team met for 8 hours last night, but more than 7 hours of this time was spent in separate caucuses rather than at the negotiating table. No final agreement was reached as the … Continue reading →

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Letter in State News About TA Benefits

Posted on April 14, 2011 by GEU

Stephen Boona is a graduate student from Chemical Engineering and Material Science. Read is recent letter to the editor, published in the State News.

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Bargaining BBQ and Capitol Rally – April 13th

Posted on April 7, 2011 by GEU

Graduate students from across the state of Michigan will be coming to the area for the rally at the Capitol on April 13th, 12:00 to 6:00. We are inviting everyone to stop by beforehand to support the GEU Bargaining Team … Continue reading →

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State News covers Bargaining BBQ

Posted on April 6, 2011 by GEU

See the State News article about our April 1st Bargaining BBQ outside the Nisbet building. The article does a nice job of covering the issues that remain unresolved at the negotiating table — stipends, tuition waivers, and health care. It … Continue reading →

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April 4th Week of Action – Participation Opportunities

Posted on April 1, 2011 by GEU

The week of April 4th is being organized as a National Week of Action for all working class people and those who care about the attacks on labor. We have our challenges to face here on campus as we work … Continue reading →

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Bargaining BBQ – No Foolin’

Posted on April 1, 2011 by GEU

Come support the GEU Bargaining Team at the Nisbet building (ground zero of negotiations), on the corner of Harrison & Crescent in southwest campus. We’ll be grilling hot dogs and veggie dogs, so enjoy a free meal and lend your … Continue reading →

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