Proposed contract ratified by GEOC members

Contract approved by 70% of voting members

After presenting a proposed contract for ratification, GEOC members have voted to accept the deal negotiated by the GEOC and Wayne State Bargaining Teams.

The new contract will come into effect at the start of the Fall 2025 semester. The contract applies to Graduate Teaching Assistants and Graduate Student Assistants for the next three academic years (2025/26, 2026/27, 2027/28). 

The contract includes major wins that GEOC has been working towards for several years, including expanded paid leave, better protections for international students, and the elimination of the pay gay between physical and social sciences employees.

GEOC would like to thank all of the grad workers and community members who attended rallies, signed letters, and showed their support for GEOC during our fight for a fairer contract.

View the Contract

Where can I get more information about the contract? 

• View a list of proposed changes to the contract here. 

• View a short summary of the contract highlights here. 

About GEOC

The Graduate Employees Organizing Committee has been fighting for the rights of graduate employees at Wayne State University since 1998. Through collective bargaining, dispute resolution, and advocacy, we work to iteratively improve the working conditions for the 400+ emerging scholars we represent. A member-led organization, GEOC organizes collective power to prevent exploitation and improve the quality of life for working people.