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The only folks missing in today's originally-sched

The only folks missing in today's originally-scheduled bargaining session is the Administration's team Hmmm. #solidarity

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The WMU Administration believes we are temporary a

The WMU Administration believes we are temporary and expendable. Let them know that you support our fight for equitable pay. Sign our petition today! https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/support-wmus-part-time-faculty-in-their-fight-for-a-living-wage

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Did you know that part-time instructors at WMU are

Have questions about the upcoming semester? Join u

Have questions about the upcoming semester? Join us Friday at 10 a.m. for a virtual meeting with Provost Bott!

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Rob and Jasmine are working (in a coffee shop!) on

Rob and Jasmine are working (in a coffee shop!) on getting a weekly blog going on our website to keep you informed. Stay tuned for details!

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President Rebeca Perez-Menon and VP of Organizing

President Rebeca Perez-Menon and VP of Organizing Steven Chamberlin looked sharp tonight representing PIO at President and Mrs. Montgomery’s annual holiday party. We hope to see you tomorrow night at ours!

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Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for you. And

Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for you.
And don’t forget, our holiday party is ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW!

We had the privilege of talking with Chris Pomeroy

We had the privilege of talking with Chris Pomeroy, one of PIO’s original organizers. Formerly an employee of AFT, Chris is now the Organizing Director for the Operating Engineers statewide. Thanks for visiting, Chris!

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Local elections are important! Make sure to get to

Local elections are important! Make sure to get to the polls today. Need help finding your polling location? Follow this link: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/

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Don’t forget to vote tomorrow! The PIO Executive

Don’t forget to vote tomorrow! The PIO Executive Board was proud to endorse Chris Praedel, a candidate for City Commission whose wife is a PIO member.
No matter who you’re voting for, make sure to get to the polls and vote! Local government matters. #GOTV #localgovernment #union #teachersunion #vote #kzoo #kalamazoo

Meet our awesome Fall 2019 Organizing Fellows! L-

Meet our awesome Fall 2019 Organizing Fellows!
L-R: Ellen Wagenfeld-Heintz, Rob Zimmer and Carlos Salinas

We welcomed our fall Organizing Fellows today with

We welcomed our fall Organizing Fellows today with fall training (including cider and donuts, of course). Make sure to come meet them at our General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, October 15 at University Roadhouse from 5-7! 🍁

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Tomorrow is the last day to apply for one of our f

Tomorrow is the last day to apply for one of our fall organizing fellowships! Make some extra cash (up to $750!) and meet some of your colleagues. Apply at tinyurl.com/piofellow19 !

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Is back-to-school stress kicking in? Join us for P

Is back-to-school stress kicking in? Join us for PIO Yoga tomorrow at Sanctuary Yoga!
Yoga starts at 11:45. Suggested minimum $5 donation. Mats provided!

VP of Organizing, Steven Chamberlin addressed the

VP of Organizing, Steven Chamberlin addressed the WMU Board of Trustees on behalf of PIO today. Nice work, Steven!

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Apply for one of our fall organizing fellowships a

Apply for one of our fall organizing fellowships and earn some extra cash! #pio #professorsofInstagram #organize #union #solidarity #wmu

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Relax today - you’ve earned it! Then join us in

Relax today - you’ve earned it! Then join us in the fight tomorrow. ✊🏼 Stay tuned for ways to get involved! #laborday #thankaunionmember

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PIO and TAU at Bronco Bash 2019!

PIO and TAU at Bronco Bash 2019!

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Board members from PIO, Teaching Assistants Union,

Board members from PIO, Teaching Assistants Union, and KVCC Federation of Teachers met today for lunch at Nina’s Cafe. Nina’s is a great friend to unions!

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Campus Union Solidarity! ✊🏼 AFSCME President,

Campus Union Solidarity! ✊🏼 AFSCME President, Chauncey
AFSCME Chief Steward, Kathi
AAUP President, Carol
TAU President, Adam
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#solidarity #union #kalamazoo #teachers #college #kzoo

Today PIO President Rebeca Perez-Menon met with AF

Today PIO President Rebeca Perez-Menon met with AFT President David Hecker. Be sure to check out this month’s newsletter for more information on AFT!

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Another relaxing yoga class in the books! Join us

Another relaxing yoga class in the books! Join us for monthly member yoga classes on the second Saturday of each month starting in September. More info available on our Facebook events! 🧘‍♂️

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Meet us at Arcadia to celebrate administrator Dave

Meet us at Arcadia to celebrate administrator Dave Paul’s contributions to the union! 🍺
#union #cheers #beer #solidarity #arcadia #solidarity #kalamazoo #kzoo #teachersofInstagram #professorsofInstagram

Congrats to those walking in summer commencement t

Congrats to those walking in summer commencement today! #wmu

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Join us monthly in reviewing our contract as we pr

Join us monthly in reviewing our contract as we prepare for renegotiation! .
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#unions #teachersunion #aft #americanfederationofteachers #teachersofInstagram #professorsofinstagram #bargaining #solidarity #wmu #kalamazoo #kzoo #westernmichigan

For today’s #TeacherTalkTuesday, let’s get som

For today’s #TeacherTalkTuesday, let’s get some conversation going! What is your favorite part of teaching? Feel free to comment or share! 🍎⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Join our union brothers and sisters in their fight

Join our union brothers and sisters in their fight for a contract! ✊🏼.
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#union #labor #kalamazoo #kzoo #michigan

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CANCELLED: DEMONSTRATION – Mediation Session 3

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July 29, 2021

DEMONSTRATION – Mediation Session 3 THIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED August 2, 2021 8:00 am – 10:00 amAsylum Lake Preserve West Parking Lot, S Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA Meet at Asylum Lake …

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Solidarity Event Jun 30

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June 30, 2021

PIO Address to the WMU Board of Trustees, 6/24/2021

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June 25, 2021

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Nora works as the American Federation of Teachers staff organizer for three local unions. Nora is the local staff for the Teaching Assistants Union #1729, the Professional Instructors Organization #1903 and Kalamazoo Valley Community College Federation of Teachers #2412. She previously worked with the Graduate Employee Union #6196 in East Lansing before transitioning back to Kalamazoo. She has a strong background of working on political campaigns. She has been with the West Michigan Higher education unions since October of 2015. She is the staff organizer but does contract enforcement, training and administrative work for the unions. Nora is a proud dues-paying member of her union, the Detroit Newspaper Guild (CWA #34022).

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