by Jen Acker | Jan 22, 2024 | Updates
My name is Megan, and I’m a 5th year in the Chemistry department, also the interim Financial Secretary of our union. I’m reaching out to remind you about the first-ever Monthly Membership Meeting, where Graduate Student Workers (GSWs) will make plans for the semester...
by gswoc | Jan 8, 2024 | Bargaining, Updates
TL;DR: Sign up to become a member of our new Local Union! (Membership FAQ here) Fee remission: The union contract guarantees remission of all mandatory university fees, as well as the Student Health Insurance fee and the Dental Insurance fee. Do not pay these fees,...
by gswoc | Dec 20, 2023 | Bargaining, Updates
My name is Maggie, and I’m a PhD Candidate in the Sociology department. I’m writing with an update on interim union leadership and the path forward for contract implementation. SETTING UP OUR LOCAL UNION: Now that Graduate Student Workers (GSWs) have ratified our...
by gswoc | Dec 7, 2023 | Bargaining, Updates
My name is Maile, and I’m a PhD Candidate in the Civil Engineering department, also on the bargaining team. I’m reaching out to announce the results of the contract ratification vote. After three days of voting, Graduate Student Workers (GSWs) have voted 1,874 YES...
by gswoc | Dec 4, 2023 | Bargaining, Updates
My name is Edie Adams, and I’m a PhD Candidate in the Comparative Studies in Literature & Culture program. I’m reaching out to share some more details about what voting YES to ratify the Tentative Agreement means versus voting NO — and what factored into my...
by gswoc | Dec 3, 2023 | Bargaining, Updates
One week ago, Graduate Student Workers (GSWs) reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) with USC administration on a first union contract. From tomorrow, December 4th, at 9am, to Wednesday, December 6th, at 6pm, GSWs will vote on whether or not to ratify the TA. Check out...
