Most Recent UO Economic Proposal

Here is the most recent UO Economic Mediation Proposal  from October 18. This proposal as it stands  insists on dramatic cuts to insurance and imposed draconian cost-sharing when premium increases are over 4% (far below our 6-8% average premium increase).

GTFF and Allies Rally Following Overwhelming Vote for Strike Authorization

Today, the GTFF held a rally with campus and community allies, announcing that 95 percent of members – 1,044 graduate employees – voted in favor of strike authorization. Over 86 percent of the total membership took part in the vote, which allows our leadership to call for a strike if contract agreement is not reached.… Continue reading GTFF and Allies Rally Following Overwhelming Vote for Strike Authorization

GTFF’s and UO’s Last Best Final Offers

Here are the “last best final” offers exchanged by the GTFF and the university yesterday. Please note that negotiations continue (the next session is scheduled for October 18th) and we are still seeking agreement in mediated sessions with the UO. The offers below largely echo the most recently exchanged mediation proposals from each side. A… Continue reading GTFF’s and UO’s Last Best Final Offers