Hey everyone, the union leadership recently crafted a new mission statement: “The Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation, a union of the graduate employees of the University of Oregon, commits to creating a strong, safe, and diverse community of educators and scholars for the purpose of protecting and promoting the interests of its membership.” We can’t wait… Continue reading Mission Statement
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Statement concerning current staff situation of the GTFF
Dear members, associate members, and future members of the GTFF, The GTFF is undergoing some internal changes regarding our staff membership. Our long time organizer, David Cecil, was recently hired by AFT-Oregon and as of July 31st he is no longer working for us. We want to emphasize that his work ended on good terms… Continue reading Statement concerning current staff situation of the GTFF
Open Enrollment
Do you have a dependent you’d like to add your health care plan? February 16th through March 15th is Open Enrollment. Just stop by the GTFF office Monday through Thursday anytime between 9 and 4, fill out a new enrollment form and pay the appropriate premium amount listed below. Payments can be made by check,… Continue reading Open Enrollment
Convention Delegate Statements
Time to vote for Delegates to the AFT-Oregon Convention. Ballots went out on Thursday, so you should see one in your home mail box. If you do not, let the office know and we can see what’s what. You can read the candidate statements here.
Winter Break
The GTFF Office will be closed for winter break beginning Friday December 16th. We will re-open Tuesday January 3rd at 9am. If you have any insurance issues over the break, or you are a new GTF and you’d like to sign up for your winter term insurance, please email lisa@gtff.net.
Fall volunteer event with Womenspace
Approximately 20 GTFF members participated in our union’s official fall volunteer activity on Friday, October 21st. We stood on 4 street corners around Eugene during afternoon rush hour holding banners for Womenspace, which provides services to victims of domestic violence. Womenspace tells us that they receive a significantly increased number of calls to their crisis… Continue reading Fall volunteer event with Womenspace
Fall Insurance Enrollment
YOU NEED TO SIGN UP FOR YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE! COVERAGE IS NOT AUTOMATIC! New GTFs: You have to fill out an enrollment form to get your insurance coverage started. If you haven’t already done so please email lisa@gtff.net, or stop by the GTFF office, and request one. Fall term coverage starts retroactively back to September… Continue reading Fall Insurance Enrollment
COBRA Information
If you’ve been covered on the GTFF Health Plan this summer, and you’re not returning as a GTF this fall, you can continue the same coverage you have now through COBRA. COBRA election information will automatically be mailed to your home address at the end of September/early October. If you choose to elect it, your… Continue reading COBRA Information
End of Term Party! Alton Baker Park June 15th @ 4pm
The End of Term party is upon us! Join us on Wednesday, June 15th, from 4-8pm, at Alton Baker Park. We will have beer, burgers, snacks, sodas, and fun and games! Families are welcomed and encouraged! See you there!
ELECTION RESULTS!
OFFICERS PRESIDENT: Jeremy Strickler VP OF ORGANIZING: Judith Lechner VP OF GRIEVANCES: Travis Waterman VP OF POLITICAL EDUCATION: Mara Williams VP OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Sarah Praskievicz VP OF OPERATIONS: Heather Holmquest VP OF MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS: Bryce Peake TREASURER: Steve McAllister PROPOSED BYLAW AMENDMENTS ARTICLE THREE – ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: Passes ARTICLE SIX – STEWARDS: Passes ARTICLE… Continue reading ELECTION RESULTS!
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