Monday, January 26, 1998
The University Daily Kansan
Section A · Page 3
GTAC recruits new members, promotes union
By Susie Gura
Kansan staff writer
A union is only as strong as its members, said Mark Horowitz. Graduate Teaching Assistants Coalition organizer.
GTAC members recruited new members at a table during the Kansas Union's Spring Information Fair last week. GTAC is trying to build membership and inform current members about the coalition's general meeting Thursday and the University Forum.
An open letter to graduate teaching assistants who were not members was handed out at the table. The letter described the healthcare issue and the benefits of GTAC, said Helen Sheumaker, Western Civilization GTA.
"There are people that don't know about our contract and we are still trying to get a more active membership," Horowitz said.
GTAC has more than 200 members and is trying to recruit as many members as possible.
"It's hard to get people to join because they still get the benefits even if they aren't members." Horowitz said.
"A solid membership is the reason that our contract is not stronger because we don't have
All GTAs benefit from a grievance policy and a yearly pay raise equal to the average percentage salary increase of faculty. Full-time GTAs also benefit from a guaranteed full-tuition waiver and a three-credit-hour fee waiver.
Mark
"If we try to march Strong Hall and don't have many members active and present, the University won't take us seriously."
Horowitz Graduate Teaching Assistants Coalition organizer
the support to fight for a contract," Horowitz said.
Members who aren't always active or don't participate in rallies weaken the coalition's impact.
"If we try to march Strong Hall and don't have many members active and present, the University won't take us seriously," Horowitz said.
GTAC is part of a national movement toward collective representation for graduate student employees. The coalition was formed in April 1995 when GTAS voted for collective bargaining to protect and improve wages and working conditions. GTAC is an affiliate of the Kansas Association of Public Employees and the American Federation of Teachers.
"A strong membership is vitally important to insure that GTAs gain the health care and other benefits we deserve." Horowitz said.
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