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[Nichole Stockman]

Hey everyone,

As you may or may not be aware, I am not particularly politically minded.
However, my friend Rob is constantly active in the UC political scene,
working to improve the UC's and our student union's policies. I can speak
for him as an awesome, genuine, and clever guy and I know he works very
hard in our best interest. So if you have some time today or tomorrow,
please step out to one of the voting booths and take 5 minutes to vote for
him. =]

Rob is a grad student in the math department, and aims to be the next
Southern VP of our union.  You can stop by and vote today or tomorrow:
*Tuesday and Wednesday*
Arbor:  9 - 4
Courtyard Café (aka, Nano-Café):  11 - 2
*Wednesday Only*
San Clemente, in front of Donner:  5 - 8


Here is a little more about Rob and a link to their Facebook group...
(Thanks again!)

This is an important election because the SVP is a member of our union's
> E-Board, the body which makes most of the day-to-day decisions about how
> our union is run.  Right now, UCSB has no representation on this board
> despite having the highest membership level of any campus in Southern
> California.  Rob is going up against a candidate from UCLA backed by a
> group called AWDU, which built up a powerful political machine to win the
> last election, so he really needs our support.


> Right now our union is nearing a crisis point.  Statewide membership
> levels are at the lowest they've been within memory, placing us in a
> weakened position at the bargaining table and as defenders of public
> education.  Rob is a capable organizer who can turn this around.  Earlier
> this year he lead a hugely successful membership drive at UCSB, which both
> increased UCSB membership levels and involvement.  He's also played a large
> role in passing a bill through the State Senate which would give Research
> Assistants collective bargaining rights.
>


If you're interested in learning more, check out the facebook page:
> http://www.facebook.com/events/349725181717021/



Cheers,
Nichole
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