by gswoc | Apr 22, 2024 | Updates
This is Wes Wise, a third year math PhD student and member of the elections committee for our first election of union leadership as GSWOC-UAW Local 872. I am writing today to inform you that the nomination period for the election is now open, and will conclude...
by gswoc | Apr 19, 2024 | Updates
This is Maile McCann, grad worker in Civil Engineering and interim GSWOC-UAW Local 872 Recording Secretary. I’m writing to let you know about some important upcoming Local 872 actions! TLDR: Tues, 4/23, 4pm: Know Your Rights Training (RSVP here) Weds, 4/24,...
by gswoc | Apr 17, 2024 | Updates
My name is Meg Tiller and I’m a fifth-year PhD candidate in the Religion department, helping with our union. I was elected at last month’s membership meeting to serve on the Election Committee alongside Wes Wise (Mathematics) and Megan Cassingham (Chemistry). I’m...
by gswoc | Apr 14, 2024 | Updates
My name is Aarti, and I’m a 2nd-year in the Environmental Engineering department. I’m a proud member of our union, GSWOC-UAW Local 872, and I’m even more proud to announce that I am part of the member majority! When USC received the first-ever membership list on April...
by gswoc | Mar 28, 2024 | Updates
My name is Bryan, I’m a PhD Candidate in the English department, helping out with our union and serving as our union’s interim Treasurer. In early March, every grad worker in the bargaining unit should have received a ratification bonus of $400 (~$271, after taxes)....
by gswoc | Mar 19, 2024 | Updates
My name is Maggie and I’m a PhD Candidate in Sociology, helping out with our union and serving as the Interim President of our new union, GSWOC-UAW Local 872. I’m emailing to let you know that the April 10th deadline for membership signup is only about three weeks...
