Executive Order Response

The last few weeks have been incredibly challenging to navigate with constantly changing decisions and an overwhelming news cycle. This can be an isolating and stressful time, and we want to offer community and solidarity with all Graduate Assistants and Postdocs. If you are personally affected by any of the news or potential executive orders, please reach out to us. We may be able to help you find additional resources or connect you with people who may be able to help. 

RESOURCES
We want to affirm your rights as Graduate and Postdoc workers. please see resources below:

• If experience any workplace issues, including issues with funding, do not hesitate to fill out our workplace issues form, and we can work with you to advocate for a timely solution. Information on our contractual rights can be viewed here. 
• Please see this ACLU fact sheet on immigration rights in Connecticut. Our UAW Region 9A has prepared a list of resources for immigrants' rights. 
• If you have resources to offer to your fellow workers, reach out to us at uconngradunion.org, and we can distribute those. 

ACTION ITEMS
Some of you may be looking for action items at this time. The following is by no means an exhaustive list, but it is a place to start. 

• Phone calls and emails to your representative go a long way. To speaks to your senator, call 202-224-3121 for the United States Capitol switchboard, ask to speak to your senator, and explain what issues you are calling about. 
• On a local level, you can join the union if you are not a member yet. You can also get involved with any of our committees. We are preparing to bargain for our next GA contract, and we want to ensure that we defend our rights through majority membership. 
• Stay informed, check your sources, and distribute knowledge. Knowledge is power.
• Remember to rest and recharge. This is going to be a long road ahead. 

We are stronger when we act collectively!

Solidarity always, 
The GEU Executive Board