LEO WALKOUT IS TODAY – 6 AM to 6 PM The Lecturers’ Employee Organization one-day walkout is today. Schedule of events: LEO Teach-in, First Congregation Church (corner of William and State), 1:00-4:00 PM –1:00 The Corporatization of the Public University –2:00 Testimonials: Life in the Corporate University –3:00 Reclaiming the Public University LEO Rally at […]
Whither Goest, Naked Mile? “… It was something Ann Arbor was known for in the 1990’s and like all other things in the city that were once thought of with nostalgia and pride, it too was corrupted by people who should have had no control over it. The administration set up fliers all across the […]
From various sources. These people were selected for membership one year ago, I’m still working on compiling this year’s members. This list is incomplete – if you can help complete either year, please contact me. The Michigamua “Pride” of 2004 (incomplete) 1. Nupur Kanodia – Dance Marathon External Director – kanodian2. Bobby Nooromid – Tau […]
“Democracies are not well-run nor long-preserved with secrecy and lies.” Quick, who said that: Zinn? Chompsky? Some craazy columnist with The Nation or The Michigan Daily? Sorry: It’s none other than former CBS newsman Walter Cronkite opining against the Bush administration in his latest column.
“WASHINGTON – A retired minister, a college student and a member of the military are among those involved in the American Civil Liberties Union’s challenge to the list of travelers that the government has barred from flying because they’re considered a threat. … “ > AP: “ACLU sues government over ‘no-fly’ list that bars travelers”> […]
This message was distributed to LEO members yesterday: “Fellow LEO Members, By now, most of you have received the email letter from Provost Courant outlining the UM Administration’s view of the state of the negotiations, and the implications of the Thursday walk-out that, regrettably, now seems virtually inevitable. This is not the place for a […]
“… Borders’s employees negotiated for a year to get a fair contract, and it was only after they went on strike that they achieved their demands — even though Borders had said it was impossible. The Graduate Employees’ Organization negotiated with the University to no resolution for months, until they forced the issue and held […]