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VT GLU

@vt_glu

The Virginia Tech Graduate Labor Union (VT GLU) Local of the VEA/NEA. #WeStickTogether #GLUtProsim

 Blacksburg, VA
Joined July 2023
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‼️Attention to all Union Members‼️ Next Week, 05/14/24 at 5:30pm, we are having an all-members meeting for updates and voting for summer action plans! Come on down to Southpaw or join us on google meets (dm us or check your emails)! We hope to see you all there!
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VT GLU has got some events for YOU! Coming to you live at Southpaw Cafe we got: Tonight (March 14,2024): Board Game night! BYOBG (bring your own board game 🤪) 6-8pm Saturday (March 15,2024): GLU Organizer training! Come learn how to talk to people about the Union! 2-4pm
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Reminder about our winter break book club starting this Wednesday! Members should have gotten an email with the details. All are welcome -- DM us for the link or to borrow the book. 📖
VT GLU winter break book club 12/20, 27 + 1/3, 10 No shortcuts by Jane mcalevey We can lend you the book

ALT VT GLU winter break book club 12/20, 27 + 1/3, 10 No shortcuts by Jane mcalevey We can lend you the book

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In 2017 I joined a room of 6 other students interested in starting a union. From 2018-2019 I was co-president of @EmoryUnite. It was a small union of 7 or 8 ppl but we slowly grew. I doubt anyone in the room today knows me but today Emory voted to unionize and I’m crying. ✊✊✊
EmoryUnite! (@EmoryUnite) profile pictureEmoryUnite!@EmoryUnite28 Nov 2023
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909 votes for yes, 73 no votes, we won!!!!
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BREAKING—In a big win for unions in the South, graduate student workers at Emory University vote overwhelmingly— 909 to 73 — in favor of unionizing
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Schedule for this weekends BOV meetings has dropped! See you all Sunday and Monday 🪄
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Happy Halloween from the GLU! We had such a great time yesterday at the @vtgradcommunity pumpkin carving event 🎃 we told people about the union and invited everyone to our card making party this Friday!
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Hate paying fees? We invite all VT students to come write cards to the people who want to raise our fees next year, like the Board of Visitors and VT's finance executives. Friday, November 3 from 4-7 pm in the Newman library coffee shop. Supplies, info & snacks provided!
Red and black text on a white background. Hey VT students! Hate paying fees? Come write cards to the people who want to raise our fees next year. Supplies, snacks and info provided. Icons of envelope, snacks, and a graph. CARD MAKING PARTY. Friday, November 3 from 4-7 pm in the coffee shop on the first floor of Newman.

ALT Red and black text on a white background. Hey VT students! Hate paying fees? Come write cards to the people who want to raise our fees next year. Supplies, snacks and info provided. Icons of envelope, snacks, and a graph. CARD MAKING PARTY. Friday, November 3 from 4-7 pm in the coffee shop on the first floor of Newman.

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Have you voted in the GLU elections yet? teapaw.org/vt_glu/status/17141299…
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VT GLU (@vt_glu) profile pictureVT GLU@vt_glu17 Oct 2023
Check your emails, it's election time! Meet the candidates at our meeting tomorrow ❤️
To all members of the VT GLU, it's election time! Check your emails for more info. Meet the candidates 10/17.

ALT To all members of the VT GLU, it's election time! Check your emails for more info. Meet the candidates 10/17.

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Check your emails, it's election time! Meet the candidates at our meeting tomorrow ❤️
To all members of the VT GLU, it's election time! Check your emails for more info. Meet the candidates 10/17.

ALT To all members of the VT GLU, it's election time! Check your emails for more info. Meet the candidates 10/17.

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Come to our public interest meeting tomorrow from 3-4 in Southpaw Cafe! This is open to anyone who wants to learn more about the union, our goals, and how to get involved.
Text in front of picture of torgesen bridge Public interest meeting sep 30 3-4 pm southpaw cafe What is a union? What are our goals? vtglu.org

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We have flyers with information about the union, frequently asked questions, and links to join or learn more! Print flyers for your building at vtglu.org/flyers or contact us if you want us to bring you a stack.
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They're also available in Southpaw Cafe! If any other local businesses want some GLU flyers to give away, let us know! ❤️☕
Flyers that say why grad students need a living wage and the join VT graduate labor union flyer on a white metal mesh table

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THANK YOU to everyone who made it to our joint rally with @vtcampusworkers last Tuesday. We're ready to organize hard for every grad student at VT. Are you? Join the union today or connect with us to learn more at vtglu.org ❤️
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Sign in the air that says we are Virginia tech

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Sign that compares getting a living wage to getting a touchdown in football that says does this help?

ALT Sign that compares getting a living wage to getting a touchdown in football that says does this help?

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We will be hosting an info session at the end of the month for anyone who wants to learn about the union. if you've filled out the connect form and asked to meet with a union organizer, expect an email this week to set it up ❤️
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Congratulations to VT workers on announcing your unions today! There is no voice more powerful for students and schools than educators speaking together. #GLUtProsim #TheVTWeDeserve
NEA (@NEAToday) profile pictureNEA@NEAToday5 Sep 2023
Today, graduate workers, faculty, and staff at Virginia Tech are announcing two brand new unions: @vt_glu and @vtcampusworkers. We look forward to working with them and @VEA4Kids to create a campus where everyone can thrive 💪🏽 #GLUtProsim #TheVTWeDeserve bit.ly/3Lc0ksK
Virginia Tech graduate students and staff are launching labor unions

Virginia Tech graduate students and staff are launching labor unions

Two unions to represent graduate assistants, faculty and staff are going public Tuesday after three years of underground organizing around issues like wages and job security.

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After the historic and overwhelming victory by @dukegradunion, grad workers and staff at Virginia Tech announce they're joining the organizing wave with @UCWVA and @VEA4Kids / @vt_glu! #OrganizeTheSouth cardinalnews.org/2023/09/05/…
Virginia Tech graduate students and staff are launching labor unions

Virginia Tech graduate students and staff are launching labor unions

Two unions to represent graduate assistants, faculty and staff are going public Tuesday after three years of underground organizing around issues like wages and job security.

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I love Virginia Tech and want to see it a better place for all who make it great! Faculty, staff, and graduate students are taking this step to ensure fair compensation and safe working environments for the people who make Virginia Tech a top university. cardinalnews.org/2023/09/05/…
Virginia Tech graduate students and staff are launching labor unions

Virginia Tech graduate students and staff are launching labor unions

Two unions to represent graduate assistants, faculty and staff are going public Tuesday after three years of underground organizing around issues like wages and job security.

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WDBJ7@WDBJ76 Sep 2023
The Virginia Tech Graduate Labor Union consists of university grad students and the United Campus Workers at Virginia Tech, made up of students, workers, faculty and staff. wdbj7.com/2023/09/05/groups-…
Groups at Virginia Tech launch two unions

Groups at Virginia Tech launch two unions

The Virginia Tech Graduate Labor Union consists of university grad students and the United Campus Workers at Virginia Tech, made up of students, workers, faculty and staff.

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Virginia has 2 more unions as of today! @UCWVA @umnglu #unionstrong cardinalnews.org/2023/09/05/… roanoke.com/news/local/educa…
Virginia Tech graduate students and staff are launching labor unions

Virginia Tech graduate students and staff are launching labor unions

Two unions to represent graduate assistants, faculty and staff are going public Tuesday after three years of underground organizing around issues like wages and job security.

cardinalnews.org
Dominic Harden (@DominicHar61225) profile pictureDominic Harden@DominicHar612255 Sep 2023
Best day after Labor Day ever! I had the opportunity to come down to the public announcement of the @vtcampusworkers and UCW VT. It was great to see @Virginia_AFLCIO, @CWAUnion, UFCW 400, @WesternVA_CLUW, VEA, @LilyForDelegate come out to show solidarity for these workers!
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