About Us

The Graduate Assistants United (GAU) of the University of South Florida is the certified labor union representing all Graduate Assistants (Job Code 9185), Graduate Teaching Assistants/Associates (Job Codes 9183 and 9184), Graduate Instructional Assistants (Job Code 9550), and/or Graduate Research Assistants/Associates (Job Codes 9181 and 9182) at the University of South Florida.

As the exclusive bargaining agent for Graduate Assistants at the University of South Florida, all Graduate Assistants employed by USF enjoy the benefits and protections granted by a contract negotiated by Graduate Assistants United and the USF Board of Trustees. We work tirelessly to make sure that Graduate Assistants at USF have access to the benefits, protections, and fair compensation we deserve. USF GAU has earned safeguards and guarantees such as minimum stipend increases, cost-of-living raises, subsidized healthcare, grievance protections for our members, and so much more. While all GAs at USF enjoy the contractual terms that GAU has bargained for, GAU membership grants you exclusive access to additional protections and benefits under the wing of our Union, such as GAU representation during grievance processes, tireless advocacy in the case of discrimination or cases of unequal pay, two free 30-minute legal consultations per calendar year, and entry to our member-exclusive events and socials where free food and drinks are provided!

Our Collective Bargaining Agreement

Meet the Team

  • Kate Hull

    President

  • Alaina Scapiccio

    Membership Chair

  • Zachary Kuntz

    Grievance Chair

  • Tessa Barber

    Publications Chair

  • Michael Lonchar

    Events Chair

  • Tom Rosenow

    Treasurer

  • Kevin Interiano

    Chief Steward

We Fight for You.

Our dedicated GAU members, stewards, and executive board members attend events held by the USF administration such as the USF Town Hall to represent YOUR interests and advocate for our labor rights. At a USF Town Hall, our representatives were forced out of the meeting for holding the USF administration accountable for their neglect of the labor rights of Graduate Assistants.

We didn’t let that stop us.

GAU fights for You, no matter what.

Out and About on Campus

On any given day, you can find our team of dedicated GAU members, stewards, supporters, and Executive Board members across campus working hard to support YOU, GAs! You can find us tabling on campus, conducting office visits, and speaking to Graduate Assistants and Faculty about ways that we can help improve GA working and living conditions at the University of South Florida.

If you see us out and about, come say hello and learn more about what GAU can do for you!