IGWC-UE Organizer Interest Form
Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition - United Electrical Workers (IGWC-UE) is a labor union fighting for better living and working conditions for grad workers at IU. We are united in the goal of achieving formal recognition from the administration so we can collectively bargain for an inclusive, collaborative workplace where all graduate students flourish.

IGWC-UE is built by the collective efforts of Department Organizers (DOs) -- formerly known as Union Representatives -- in every department and every lab to make sure our voices are heard and that all grad workers at IU stay well-informed. Generally, DOs may be involved in planning, communication, updating, or growing membership, by attending meetings, organizing walkthroughs, finding new people to attend and organize, confirming the accuracy of their department, lending their support to other departments, and more.

At any level of involvement, we're excited to organize with you!
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First Name *
Last Name *
Non-IU Email address *
IU username *
Phone number *
Department *
Second Department (or minor)
What year did you start your current grad program? *
How would you like to help us? *
Department Organizing: 
Talk to your department and keep them in the loop about union actions and events, and get a sense of their interests and concerns. Help keep information flowing within the union, and keep the members on your turf in the loop.

Socials:
Help with social events—order/pick up food, make sure everyone has forks, clean up, etc. This is a straightforward way to help out the organizing!

Data: 
Keep the backend data clean and organized so that Department Organizers have a solid infrastructure. This mostly involves spreadsheet and making nice forms, but if you are very good with computers this is also a good place to hop in.

Research: 
Look into the historical and current conditions at IU and elsewhere: SAA Stipends, the IU budget, other unionization efforts and their impact. The writing crew will use this research to continue making a strong case for a better IU. If you are interested in creating data visualizations this is also the spot for you.  

Writing: 
Craft compelling and punchy writing for newsletters, op-eds, research reports, pitch ideas and other copy

Design: 
Do you know photoshop? Are you artistically inclined? Help make banners for actions/events, flyers for social media, buttons, etc.

Labor Spring:
Help plan out events for Labor Spring (a series of lectures and socials to build up worker solidarity in April). 

State-Wide Organizing:
Work with other university workers across the state to plan a statewide coalition that can make an impact beyond just IU.

Not Sure:
Fair enough! Luckily there is almost always some place to put your skills to use.
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