We are pleased to announce, starting September 16th the already awesome GTFF insurance insurance gets even better. Please take a moment, or longer, to learn about the exciting additions we have in store. There are many ways to learn about the new benefits. The best way is probably in person. PacificSource and our Benefits Administrator,… Continue reading GTFF 2014-2015 Insurance Improvements
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Bargaining Update – June 30
The GTFF and University of Oregon Administration’s bargaining teams held a bargaining session on June 30th. The GTFF presented proposals on all still open contract articles. These proposals were not agreed to by the Administration and they have reached out to the Oregon Employee Relations Board and asked for a mediator to help the two… Continue reading Bargaining Update – June 30
Bargaining Update – June 20, 2014
GTFF collective bargaining agreement negotiations resumed on June 20th after a short break while the GTFF Health and Welfare Trust worked out details of GTFF health insurance for the following academic year. Below is an overview of the session held on June 20, 2014.
Support from the Labor Community
The GTFF has received numerous letters and statements of support from a wide variety of labor organizations across the state of Oregon. We thank our allies for standing with us. These statements are available here.
June Issue of the Agitator!
Download the May 2014 issue of the GTFF’s monthly newsletter here: https://gtff3544.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/AgitatorJune14.pdf Or, swing by the GTFF office for a print copy of your own or to share! In this issue: Introduction to your new Eboard Tips for canvassing An open invitation to a fun local sporting event featuring a number of our members . . . and… Continue reading June Issue of the Agitator!
GTFF Votes 98% to Authorize a Strike
May 22, 2014 Statement from the GTFF President: After more than eight long months of bargaining, last Friday the Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation (GTFF) held an emergency General Membership Meeting lasting more than four hours to discuss holding a strike authorization vote. Out of great concern, the gathered membership overwhelming voted to proceed with a… Continue reading GTFF Votes 98% to Authorize a Strike
Strike Authorization Vote Underway
Day 1 of GTFF Strike Authorization Vote has come and gone. The number of the members finding time in their busy schedules to volunteer to help achieve a fair contract for all University of Oregon GTFs continues to grow rapidly. They are extremely frustrated with the current state of bargaining and are highly motivated to see it come to a close… Continue reading Strike Authorization Vote Underway
Strike Authorization Vote
At its Emergency General Membership Meeting on Friday, May 17, the gathered membership of the GTFF voted overwhelmingly to proceed with a Strike Authorization Vote the following week. This vote will take place by ballot box from Monday, May 19 through Thursday, May 22 leading up to a Work-in and Rally on Friday, May 23… Continue reading Strike Authorization Vote
Bargaining Update – May 14th
Due to a unilateral decision by the University of Oregon Administration, bargaining between the GTFF and the Administration has ceased. Nearly 1500 University of Oregon GTFs are about to enter the 8th week of working without a contract and, as summer rapidly approaches, are facing the very real danger of returning in the Fall without… Continue reading Bargaining Update – May 14th
Emergency GMM!
The GTFF is holding an Emergency General Membership meeting to discuss the University’s final bargaining proposals, if they are meet the needs of Graduate Students or if the GTFF needs to do some further action, including potentially a strike, to get a fair contract for its members. This meeting will be held at the Northwest… Continue reading Emergency GMM!
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