April Issue of The Agitator!

Download the April 2014 issue of the GTFF’s monthly newsletter here: https://gtff3544.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/AgitatorApril14.pdf Or, swing by the GTFF office for a print copy of your own or to share! In this issue: Reflections on AFT-Oregon conference The Agitator wins an award! ASUO election endorsements . . . and much more!

Upcoming Bargaining Sessions—This Friday and Beyond

The first bargaining session of spring quarter—and the first session under an expired Collective Bargaining Agreement—will be held on Friday, April 11 at 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. in Lillis 112. This session will be immediately followed by a GTFF General Membership Meeting at the Campbell Center (155 High St.) from 6 to 8 p.m. The schedule… Continue reading Upcoming Bargaining Sessions—This Friday and Beyond

Bargaining Update – March 19, 2014

The University of Oregon Administration and GTFF had another bargaining session on Friday, March 14th. Following is a description of that session. The next session is Friday, March 21 at 3:30pm in Gerlinger 302.

End of Term Party – March 22

Come to the Winter 2014 End of Term BBK (Burritos, Booze, Karaoke) on Saturday, March 22 from 6-9pm at the Campbell Community Center (155 High Street)! Celebrate the end of the quarter with your fellow GTFs before rushing off for Spring Break! Eat! Drink! Be Merry! Relax to the smooth sounds of your union brothers… Continue reading End of Term Party – March 22

Bargaining Update from Feb. 21

The bargaining session originally scheduled for Feb. 28th has been canceled due to a family emergency within the bargaining team. Therefore, the next scheduled session is March 14th at 3:30 in Lillis 112. Below is a summary of the bargaining session that occurred on Feb. 21, 2014 as put together by members of the bargaining… Continue reading Bargaining Update from Feb. 21

Bargaining in the Media1

Recently, many local news outlets have started reporting on our bargaining session. Following are links to articles by regional media. KLCC [1] U of O Graduate Student Teachers Rally for Increased Compensation. Karen Richards – Feb. 14, 2014   Daily Emerald [1] University negotiates with Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation continues today. Jennifer Hernandez – Feb. 7,… Continue reading Bargaining in the Media1

Major Dental Rally at Johnson Hall – Feb 14, 12pm

GTFs, undergrads, faculty, staff, administration, friends and community members, join us for a rally outside Johnson Hall Friday Feb. 14th at noon in support of major dental coverage for all GTFs. Come show your support for a fair contract now for the GTFF! While the university is suggesting potentially eliminating our Health and Welfare Trust… Continue reading Major Dental Rally at Johnson Hall – Feb 14, 12pm