Graduate Assistant Resources

On January 17, 2012, University of Minnesota graduate students filed cards with the Bureau of Mediation Services beginning a process by which all current graduate assistants will decide whether or not to become members of the United Auto Workers (UAW). As this process moves forward, it is important that each of you participate in this election because those who vote will determine the outcome for everyone in the group.

The Office of Human Resources is committed to providing you with timely, accurate, information during this process. Please familiarize yourself with the following documents to help you understand how unionization would impact you:

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  
• List of Eligible Classifications
• Maintenance of Status Quo Order

Official University Communications to Graduate Assistants:

• Understanding the Labor Election Process - January 30, 2012
• Graduate Assistants File Cards Beginning Union Election Process - January 23, 2012
• Information for International Graduate Assistants - September 29, 2011

If you have additional questions, please email ohr@umn.edu. Thank you in advance for your participation in this important discussion.