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Graduate Assistants United is your voice at the University of Florida! We negotiate and enforce our collective bargaining agreement with the university, which covers everything from your appointment letters to your healthcare plan to the pay you get for your work as a university employee. Contact us, follow us on social media, or stop by our office to see how you can get more involved!

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS​

  • We are continuing to bargain for an increase to the minimum stipend in Spring 2022!​
  • Spring 2022 fee relief should be dispersed in approximately mid-February.
  • Read our statement on racism and violence against individuals of Asian Descent, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders
  • Find resources and information to help graduate employees work safely during COVID-19
  • Volunteer with GAU by becoming a department steward or joining a committee!​​

With Love Since 1972

Graduate Employees Are The Real Foundation of The Gator Nation
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Secured increases to minimum stipends and annual raises, totaling $875 since 2018.
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Fighting to gain and maintain comprehensive, affordable, usable health insurance for GEs and their dependents. 
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Won significant fee relief and a deferred fee date allowing GEs to pay fees later in the semester.
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  • About
    • Our History
    • Why Labor Unions?
    • Budget and Procedures
    • FAQs
    • Executive Committee
    • Constitution & Bylaws
  • Our Contract
    • Collective Bargaining Agreement
    • Health Insurance
    • Bargaining Blog
    • Contract FAQ
    • Contract Enforcement
  • Advocacy
    • Fee Relief
    • Family & Child Care
    • Health & Dental Care
    • Mental Health
    • Graduate Housing
    • Racial Equity
    • Legislative Efforts
    • Higher Education >
      • Graduate Employee Unions
    • Local Labor Issues
  • Take Action
    • Becoming a Member
    • Committees
    • Caucuses
    • Department Stewards
    • Events Calendar
    • Senators and Delegates
    • Support Groups
  • Members
    • Partner Unions
    • Member Benefits >
      • Hardship Fund
    • Exploring Gainesville
  • HB7
  • Contact Us
    • Office Hours
    • Media Room >
      • News Stories
      • Press Releases
    • Partner With Us
    • Changing Your Membership
  • Resources
    • Hardship Fund
    • UF-GAU Accessibility Aid Rental Program
    • Weekly Food Deals
  • Undergraduate Solidarity