There is no union outside of us and our coworkers. Everything we have accomplished is because grad workers organized and fought for it. We can only secure and expand our rights if people stay involved and informed, and that can look different for each individual. Whether that means coming to General Members Meetings where we make our highest level decisions or joining committees to get involved with day-to-day tasks of running this union and organizing, we’re excited to have you! Learn more about the types of work that we do as a union below.

Graduate school can often be an isolating experience. Organizing for GSU connects you to a larger community of fellow grad workers all working towards a common goal to protect the rights of every grad worker on campus. We also do fun things! GSU hosts parties and events so we can all let loose and meet new people. We’ve hosted art builds, tie dye and screen printing parties. Start building your community today!

More questions about how to get involved? Contact us through our website or at graduatestudentsunited@gmail.com!

Why Get involved?

MEMBERS RUN This UNION

attend a gmm

The first step to get involved is to attend one our monthly General Membership Meetings!

organizing committee

Interested in organizing your coworkers? Attend OC and get involved engaging with fellow grad workers and building a safer more inclusive workplace for all of us!

solidarity committee

Work with other campus unions and groups to form a stronger community of workers in our neighborhood!

TYPES OF WOrk

There’s a lot of work that members can do. There are plenty of things that don’t fall into these buckets, and members are free and empowered to do the kind of work they’re most excited by.

You can put in as much work as you want and still be a valued member of the union. No matter how much or how little you do, this union works for you.

  • Help organize your co-workers and walk through your department, talking to fellow grad workers about current campaigns the union is running, such as the campaign to Universalize Benefits!

  • Help craft emails and texts that update membership on what the union is working on. Help make visual materials for campaigns, keep the website updated, and craft messaging!

  • There's a lot of administrative work that goes into running a union. Help answer questions from grad workers about dues or membership, maintain internal union records, or work with our national union, UE, to make sure our union runs smoothly!

  • Help protect the rights of grad workers on campus by guiding them through the grievance process as outlined in our contract. Read more about this and sign up for a steward training here!