Month: October 2012

BARGAINING–RESULTS

After several months of bargaining, the GTFF and the UO finally reached an agreement on September 6th. Our top three priorities during the 2012 bargaining cycle were: 1. Raise the minimum wage 2. Eliminate fees for GTFs 3. Receipt of paychecks on time While we did not achieve every contract improvement we set out to… Continue reading BARGAINING–RESULTS

LESST’s “Education is NOT a Commodity” Rally

The “Education is NOT a Commodity” Rally was held by the League of Educators and Students Slashing Tuition (LESST) on Wednesday, October 3rd, 11:30a-1:30p at the EMU Amphitheater on the University of Oregon campus. Click HERE and HERE and HERE to see press coverage of the event. LESST is composed of undergraduate and graduate students,… Continue reading LESST’s “Education is NOT a Commodity” Rally

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Education is NOT a Commodity

Just did the math (for real this time) and this year’s seniors will be paying 40-45% MORE for tuition than when they were incoming freshmen. Join the movement. League of Educators and Students Slashing Tuiton “Education is NOT a Commodity” Rally Wednesday, October 3 11:30a-1:30p EMU Amphitheater “Education is NOT a Commodity” Panel Wednesday, October… Continue reading Education is NOT a Commodity

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Education is NOT a Commodity

Hey y’all, Don’t forget to promote the “Education is NOT a Commodity” Rally sponsored by the League of Educators and Students Slashing Tuition (LESST) that is taking place THIS WEDNESDAY 11:30a-1:30p. Peter DeFazio, Phil Barnhart, and plenty of press will be there. We need political bodies there too! All you have to do to get… Continue reading Education is NOT a Commodity

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