Response to UO’s Bargaining Proposals

Letter from the President: This past Friday, we finally heard UO’s bargaining proposals to the GTFF. Their proposals shift money around from benefits like health insurance, sick days, and compensation for substitute teaching, and puts it into a so-called increase in “take-home pay.” UO claims that this results in a big pay raise for GEs, but we aren’t fooled! Their… Continue reading Response to UO’s Bargaining Proposals

Winter 2019 GMM

All Members are invited to the Winter GMM on Friday, February 8th! Put it on your calendar! We’ll hear updates from the Executive Board, Bargaining Committee, Caucuses, and more! Refreshments will be provided. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page. Agenda Time Item 5:30-6:00 Arrive and Food 6:00-6:05 Introduction 6:05-6:15 By the Numbers 6:15-7:00… Continue reading Winter 2019 GMM

AFL-CIO: “Extending a Hand During the Government Shutdown”

The Labor Wire Jan. 16, 2019 Across the country, working people are marching and rallying for an immediate end to the government shutdown. Already the longest funding lapse in American history, this manufactured crisis has put the weight of ideological extremism on federal workers and their families. As we continue fighting to reopen the government,… Continue reading AFL-CIO: “Extending a Hand During the Government Shutdown”

AFL-CIO: “#UTLAStrong”

The Labor Wire Jan. 23, 2019 Less than a month into 2019, the teachers of Los Angeles have proven that last year’s wave of collective action isn’t quieting down. After taking to the streets in a strike that has captured the country’s imagination, members of United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) are returning to classrooms today… Continue reading AFL-CIO: “#UTLAStrong”

3rd Bargaining Session Proposals

See below to learn about the articles UO will be proposing to change: UO Opening Proposals – 1.18.19   UO’s “Principles” for Bargaining

Letter From the President: Bargaining Arguments

Greetings all, This is Mike Magee your GTFF President and Lead Negotiator for our bargaining team. As negotiations progress, you’re likely to hear a number of talking points and canned arguments from the University about our proposals. Here are some counter-points to some of the more common arguments we’re likely to hear from their negotiation… Continue reading Letter From the President: Bargaining Arguments

Eugene Weekly: “Schill Throws His ‘O’K About UO”

UO President Michael Schill talks Knight campus at City Club, UO students feel left out A relationship between a college town and a university is a lot like a marriage, says Michael Schill. The relationship can’t be one-sided and must be a symbiotic relationship. If that’s the case, Schill wanted to remind the City Club of… Continue reading Eugene Weekly: “Schill Throws His ‘O’K About UO”

AFL-CIO: “116th Congress Commences”

The Labor Wire Jan. 3, 2019 Today is the first day of the history-making 116th Congress, which now includes nearly a dozen union members and even more worker-friendly elected officials. Message of the Day—116th Congress Commences The barrier-breaking 116th Congress includes a number of union members: Sen. Jacky Rosen (UNITE HERE) of Nevada; Rep. Ed… Continue reading AFL-CIO: “116th Congress Commences”