Graduate Labor Organization (GLO) is the union of graduate student employees at Brown University.
We’re the graduate worker unit of RIFT/AFT Local 6516. Through collective bargaining and collective action, we advocate for the needs of a diverse student body, fight against discrimination in all its forms, and nurture a caring community that supports the personal and professional lives of all student workers.
Become a member
GLO is a member-led organization; our capacity to fight for better working conditions relies on members taking action together. If you’d like to become a member, you can fill out this online Membership form to join now! If you’d like to learn more about membership before signing up, please reach out to comms@glounion.org, and an organizer will follow up with you to schedule a conversation.
Report a Workplace Issue
If you have experienced a violation of our contract by Brown University, please fill out this form to report a workplace issue. Our grievance committee can speak with you about filing a grievance, which would be an avenue to resolve the violation with support and representation of GLO.
As researchers, teachers, and mentors at Brown, graduate workers are vital to everyday university functioning.
Join a Committee
GLO Committees
become a glo steward, organizer, or comms member
Communications Committee
The Communications Committee handles correspondence of the organization to membership and the public.
ORGANIZING
COMMITTEE
The Organizing Committee ensures all organizers are trained and supported and plans and implements campaigns.
Local 6516 Committees
Work with glo and other units at the local level
POLITICAL
COMMITTEE
The Political Committee develops the organization’s political agenda at the municipal, state, and federal levels.
International committee
The International Committee works to ensure noncitizen workers and their dependents have the resources and protections they need to thrive at Brown.
Social Justice
COMMITTEE
The Social Justice Committee works closely with many community & activist groups across Providence.
GLO CAlendar
We hold regular General Members Meetings each semester, in addition to different social and political education events.