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Article V.        Duties of Standing Committees The chair of each standing committee shall preside over all committee meetings, including setting the agenda, providing notice to all members, reporting on business to the Steering Committee, ensuring that appropriate records are kept, supervise and coordinate the work of members, and otherwise supervise and participate in committee business.Continue reading “Negotiations/Legislative Committee”

Article V.        Duties of Standing Committees The chair of each standing committee shall preside over all committee meetings, including setting the agenda, providing notice to all members, reporting on business to the Steering Committee, ensuring that appropriate records are kept, supervise and coordinate the work of members, and otherwise supervise and participate in committee business.Continue reading “Grievance Resolution Committee”

Article IV, Section 4 The Secretary shall: Assume the duties of the Vice-President in the event of they assume the Presidency, or in the absence, illness, or death of the Vice-President; Record and keep accurate minutes of meetings of the membership and the Steering Committee; Assist the President in handling the correspondence of the organization;Continue reading “Duties of the Secretary”

Article IV, Section 3 The Treasurer shall: Receive, record, and deposit all dues monies and other income in the name of the organization; Communicate with the membership on all issues regarding their standing, including delinquency; Act as the primary financial officer of the organization, who shall be authorized to co-sign financial instruments and make regularContinue reading “Duties of the Treasurer”

Article IV, Section 2 The Vice President shall: Assume the duties of the President in the event of the absence, illness, or death of the President; Act as a financial officer of the organization, who shall be authorized to co-sign financial instruments and make regular and usual disbursements of funds; Act as a secondary delegateContinue reading “Duties of the Vice-President”

Article IV, Section 1 The President shall: Act as the chair of all membership and Steering Committee meetings; Be the principal executive officer of the organization; Act as a financial officer of the organization, who shall be authorized to co-sign financial instruments and make regular and usual disbursements of funds; Represent the organization in allContinue reading “Duties of the President”

Are you experiencing a “non-renewal” of your GTAship based on economic concerns or low enrollment? Please be aware that GTA workers have GTAC-negotiated financial protections against economic circumstances just like these. Under the terms of our contract, GTAs who are non-renewed for economic/enrollment reasons may be entitled to a 50% salary payout. Are you entitledContinue reading “Fall 2020 Non-Renewal Claim Evaluation”

Do you prefer listening to reading? Click here for the video! A solidarity conversation (also called an organizing conversation) is an intentional conversation. Unlike most friendly conversations, solidarity conversations touch on sensitive topics which can cause strong reactions and feelings of vulnerability in both parties. It is important that we are responsible with our wordsContinue reading “Intentional Solidarity Conversations”