Become a member! |
Our Union is a democratic institution that derives its strength from an active and participatory membership. Help build a stronger Union and join the majority of Graduate Assistants and Postdocs by becoming a member today! Through membership, you will have a direct input in internal decision-making and direction of the Union and you will receive important information by email.
Note: This form is for both Graduate Assistants and Postdocs.
You can also download a membership form, complete it, and email it to us at [email protected]. You may also contact us and a representative will schedule a time to meet with you virtually and answer any questions you may have.
We are an amalgamated union of Graduate Assistants (GAs) and Postdocs at the University of Connecticut. Because of strong majority membership, GAs have succeeded in reducing student fees, increasing stipends, improving access to parking and affordable health insurance, and strengthening workload and sexual harassment & discrimination protections.
Postdocs unionized and amalgamated with the GEU. Through bargaining, the Postdocs have won a strong first contract with the university that includes affordable and quality health insurance, better workplace protections, and retirement benefits.
- You can make your voice heard in membership meetings and by voting in union elections
- You can become part of a community of graduate students and postdocs by joining our committees as well as attending events and meetings
- You can strengthen and empower the union by contributing to our membership numbers and contributing resources
- You can proudly say that you are a union member!
Postdocs unionized and amalgamated with the GEU. Through bargaining, the Postdocs have won a strong first contract with the university that includes affordable and quality health insurance, better workplace protections, and retirement benefits.
FAQs
What happens when I sign up to be a member?
Why do I have to contribute 1.095% of my paycheck to union dues when I’m a union member?
I signed up as a member when I was a Graduate Assistant my first year, but I was a fellow my second year. Now I’m a GA again. Am I still a member?
I get tons of emails from the union. Does that mean I’m a member?
I’m leaving UConn. Do I need to cancel my union membership?
- When you sign up to be a member, a staff member will email you to welcome you to the union and share important information about UnionPlus, membership meetings, and other great benefits and resources associated with union membership.
- Union dues of 1.095% of your paycheck and a one-time $10 initiation fee will be automatically withdrawn from the following paycheck.
Why do I have to contribute 1.095% of my paycheck to union dues when I’m a union member?
- Like many other kinds of organizations, unions charge membership dues to ensure that our union has the resources to operate. Union dues are automatically withdrawn and are only 1.095% of your paycheck, as well as a one-time $10 initiation fee. Dues are an investment in your union, ensuring that our union continues to exist and thrive with the resources and power high membership brings.
I signed up as a member when I was a Graduate Assistant my first year, but I was a fellow my second year. Now I’m a GA again. Am I still a member?
- Usually your membership is suspended when you’re a fellow, but restarts when you return to being a Graduate Assistant. If you’re unsure of your membership status, contact us.
I get tons of emails from the union. Does that mean I’m a member?
- All the employees in our bargaining unit get our emails! If you want to check whether you’re a member or not, don’t hesitate to contact us.
I’m leaving UConn. Do I need to cancel my union membership?
- No, your membership will automatically end when you leave UConn.
