Join a Committee

Committee members work as a team to make GAGE function in the best interests of graduate workers. All GAGE members in good standing may serve on one or more committees.

Contact the Chair, or refer to our Constitution and Bylaws for more details.

SEAC (SOLIDARITY, EDUCATION, AND ACTIVISM COMMITTEE) 

Who should join: Graduate students who want to form connections with community activists and work to support their priorities and to direct GAGE’s response to ongoing sociopolitical issues. 

Chair: TBA

Email: organizing@wearegage.org

COMMUNICATIONS 

Who should join: Graduate students who want to shape GAGE’s public messaging for union members and the public, including helping to update our website and social media.

Chair: Ellen Jacobs, Secretary of GAGE

Email: comms@wearegage.org

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS

Who should join: Graduate students who want to be a resource for international graduate students.

This committee needs leadership!

Email: organizing@wearegage.org

FINANCE

Who should join: Graduate students who want to help manage GAGE’s resources, including drafting our budget and handling administrative tasks.

Chair: Thy Le, Treasurer of GAGE

Email: treasurer@wearegage.org

GRIEVANCE

Who should join: Graduate students who want to help their colleagues resolve workplace issues by serving as their advocate and representative in the grievance process or being a resource.

Chair: Hannah Williams, Grievance Officer of GAGE

Email: grievances@wearegage.org

ELECTIONS 

Who should join: Graduate students who want to help facilitate GAGE’s leadership transition each year and to oversee any votes on potential referendums.

Chair: Brent McDonnell

Email: elections@wearegage.org

STRUCTURAL EQUITY COMMITTEE

In progress. Share your thoughts with us at organizing@wearegage.org!