Hear ye! Hear ye!
A GSA General Assembly has been called!
WHEN: 12:00pm Tuesday 6 March 2012
This assembly is open to all.
A General Assembly has been called by the GSA Council to vote on holding a student strike in opposition to the tuition increases of 75% for Quebec students that the Charest government plans to impose this September.
At issue:
Student Strike Against Tuition Increases
The General Assembly on March 6 will be a chance for the graduate student body to discuss, debate, and decide on what action it will take. A significant turnout is necessary to make a meaningful decision, so spread the word.
Agenda and proposed motions inside.
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Information Session on Tuition
4. Vote on Student Strike
5. Information Session on Bylaw Change
6. Vote on Bylaw Change
7. Information Session on CLASSE Membership
8. Vote on CLASSE Membership
9. Other Business
10. Adjournment
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Draft Motions
STRIKE MOTIONS
Day of Action
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Graduate Students’ Association of Concordia University hereby calls for a Day of Action on 13 March 2012 in support of International Students.
Strike
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Graduate Students’ Association of Concordia University hereby calls an open-ended strike to begin on 19 March 2012 until such time as the government of Quebec rescinds its proposed increases to tuition and out-of-province forfaitaires;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT General Assemblies shall be convened on a regular basis to confirm the will of the members to remain on strike;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Graduate Students’ Association of Concordia University shall provide aid and assistance to any and all associations and individuals who are on strike, to secure their rights and freedoms, and to ensure the integrity of their persons.
BYLAWS
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Bylaws are hereby amended by adding the following Section to Article II:
3. The General Assembly shall be the highest decision-making body of the G.S.A.
JOINING CLASSE
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Graduate Students’ Association of Concordia University hereby mandates the Executive Committee to pursue membership in the Coalition large de l’ Association pour une solidarité syndicale étudiante (CLASSE).