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cream flyer with red text: COGS Organizing retreat Want to get more involved with your union? join COGS for our organizing retreat! graphic of workers on assembly line then more text: learn more about challenges, threats, and oppourtunities facing graduate workers in Iowa and the nation! Help us set a course to fight back! The retreat will feature free lunch. January 31 10am to 3pm at the COGS Office, 120 N. Dubuque Street Wesley Room. RSVP here with a QR code: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdt0Ic4CQthYlpcKVTyIEcy-oFCQswV9ZjVnWo9ILxLJ44Wnw/viewform

Pink background with white arch, vines, and hearts. Text says: Crafting, Cookies, and Contract Bargaining with COGS. Will you be COGS' Valentine? Craft VAlentines with arts MFAs. Contact the Regents and demand a real raise. Fall in love (hey it's possible). February 13th, 4:30-6:30pm The Green House, 505 E Washington St.

Yellow flier with several yellow bubbles Text: COGS Calendar! Spring 2026. Tuesday Feb. 24 General Membership Meeting 6-7:30pm Iowa City Public Library Room A. Tuesday March 24 General Membership Meeting 6-7:30pm Iowa City Public Library Room A. Thursday April 16 COGS 30 Year Anniversary Party Public Space One Close House. Thursday April 23 General Membership Meeting 6-7:30 Wesley Center. Thursday May 7 General Membership Meeting 6-7:30 Wesley Center. First Friday of the Month Pay Day Beers 7pm Joe's Place