LESST’s “Education is NOT a Commodity” Rally

The “Education is NOT a Commodity” Rally was held by the League of Educators and Students Slashing Tuition (LESST) on Wednesday, October 3rd, 11:30a-1:30p at the EMU Amphitheater on the University of Oregon campus. Click HERE and HERE and HERE to see press coverage of the event. LESST is composed of undergraduate and graduate students,… Continue reading LESST’s “Education is NOT a Commodity” Rally

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Education is NOT a Commodity

Just did the math (for real this time) and this year’s seniors will be paying 40-45% MORE for tuition than when they were incoming freshmen. Join the movement. League of Educators and Students Slashing Tuiton “Education is NOT a Commodity” Rally Wednesday, October 3 11:30a-1:30p EMU Amphitheater “Education is NOT a Commodity” Panel Wednesday, October… Continue reading Education is NOT a Commodity

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Education is NOT a Commodity

Hey y’all, Don’t forget to promote the “Education is NOT a Commodity” Rally sponsored by the League of Educators and Students Slashing Tuition (LESST) that is taking place THIS WEDNESDAY 11:30a-1:30p. Peter DeFazio, Phil Barnhart, and plenty of press will be there. We need political bodies there too! All you have to do to get… Continue reading Education is NOT a Commodity

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING!!!

Dear members, The General Membership Meeting (GMM) will be held 5:30p Friday, September 28th at the Susan Campbell Senior Center. This meeting is very important for several reasons… 1. RATIFICATION: We need to ratify our contract. The bargaining team finished negotiating with the university on September 6th, and the general membership needs to approve the… Continue reading GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING!!!

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Mission Statement

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

Chicago Teachers Union Strike

As many of you may know, at 5 a.m. CST, the Chicago Teacher’s Union took to the picket line. Since the last teacher’s strike in 1987, there has been a concerted effort by city government to privatize education and break CTU Local 1. Both newspapers in the city are fervently anti-union, and generating public support… Continue reading Chicago Teachers Union Strike

Health Care Sign Up BBQ September 19th, 12-3pm

Come sign up for your GTFF health insurance benefits and enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch! September 19th, Chapman Hall Lawn, 12-3pm. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2012-2013 enrollment and payroll deduction forms will be available in the GTFF Office (and electronically by emailing lisa@gtff.net) starting September 17th. 2012-2013 rate and benefit information will also be updated by September 17th.… Continue reading Health Care Sign Up BBQ September 19th, 12-3pm

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