Graduate Assistants United
• Co-Presidents

The Co-Presidents oversee the general business of the union, preside at meetings, and supervise graduate assistants who have been released from duties under our contract to do the work of the union.

The current Co-presidents are Regina Martin and Allison Fundis.

• Grievance Officer

The General Duties of the Grievance Officer is to argue arbitrations, and represent the union in legal proceedings with the


The current Grievance Officer is Matt Mingus.

• Treasurer

The Treasurer retains fiduciary responsibility and oversight over the financial affairs of the union.


The current Treasure is Ben Miller.

• Coordinator

The Coordinator is responsible for recording and archiving all the records of meetings of the Executive Committee and General Membership.

The current Coordinator is Patrick McHenry.

• Chair of the Bargaining Committee

The Chair of the Bargaining Committee is generally responsible for coordinating the research, training, and actual negotiations that bring us a good contract with the University Board of Trustees.

The current Chair of the Bargaining Committee is Bret Seferian.

• Organizing Chair

The Organizing Chair or Co-Chairs are responsible for ensuring that activists are engaging their colleagues in membership and becoming part of the Organizing Committee.

The current Orgainzing Chair is Jordan Dominy

• Chief Steward and Healthcare Chair

The Chief Steward ensures that Stewards are conveying vital information between the union and their departmental colleagues.

The current Chief Steward is Mike Mayne.

• International Issues Chair

The International Issues Chair, a recent addition, oversees our advocacy program and affiliate relations with international grad workers and international student groups.

The current International Issues Chair is Yen Loh

• Vice President Of GAU Bargaining Chair

The Vice-President of the GAU Bargaining Council represents the three Florida GAU Chapters (UF, USF, and FAMU) at Executive Board meetings of the United Faculty of Florida, our umbrella organization.

The current Chair of the Bargaining Committee is Bret Seferian.

GAU exists because graduate assistants like yourself volunteer their time to serve as officers and stewards, recruit new members, negotiate the contract, and attend meetings and events. It is important for you to get involved, and there are a number of ways you can do so. There are a number of officer positions: Co-Presidents, Grievance Officer, Treasurer, and Coordinator. And there are a number of appointed positions: Bargaining Chair, International Chair, Organizing Chair, Publications Chair, and Chief Steward. If you do not want to be an officer, you can serve as the steward for your department. Stewards act as communication liaisons between the GAU executive committee and graduate assistants in the various departments. You can also help organize office visits or put together a pizza party with GAs in your department.

If you’re interested in getting involved, please come to one of our general membership meetings or send us an email, organizing@ufgau.org

 

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