Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation

End of the Term Party: Dec. 15, 5-8 PM, Agate Alley Bistro

The name says it all: it’s a party at the end of the term. What is implied in the name is that you worked hard all term at your academic labor and you need a break. Take it. If it’s a GTFF party it means free beer and food. And it is. Wouldn’t be a… Continue reading End of the Term Party: Dec. 15, 5-8 PM, Agate Alley Bistro

Civil War Weekend Event in Corvallis – Dec 3 and 4

Every year, the UO Ducks play the OSU Beavers in the annual Civil War game. Despite the unfortunate connotations, the game does bring about a friendly battle between the two schools. This year’s game is Dec 4 in Corvallis. And as a friendly battle, CGE (our sister grad union at OSU) is hosting a party… Continue reading Civil War Weekend Event in Corvallis – Dec 3 and 4

State of the GTFF

November 9th, 2010 Fellow members of the GTFF, I thought I’d try to do something somewhat unique and compose a brief “State of the GTFF” message. I’d like to acknowledge, and thank, all the new members of the GTFF for joining the union and attending the GMM (it was our largest turnout ever)! I’d like… Continue reading State of the GTFF

GTFF Members Ratify 2010-2012 Contract!

The 2010-2012 Collective Bargaining Agreement was overwhelmingly ratified today. 480 members voted in total — this represents one of the largest voter turnouts in years. 474 members voted “Yes,” 6 members voted “No.”

PANEL Disccusion: “What Happened in 2010? Politics, Corporations, and the State of Our Democracy.”

The GTFF is proud to endorse this timely panel. November 10, 2010, 6PM, Knight Law School Room 175. Speakers Include: Professor Gerald Berk: UO Professor of Political Science: (American politics, business regulation, political economy, and constitutional studies.) Will address corporate personhood and Citizens United. Samantha Chirillo: Organizer of Lane County Fair Trade Campaign and Co‐Director… Continue reading PANEL Disccusion: “What Happened in 2010? Politics, Corporations, and the State of Our Democracy.”

Pat Riggs-Henson – get out the vote this Sunday

The Pat Riggs-Henson people are seeking the GTFF to help GOTV and canvass and/or phone bank for Pat this Sunday. Here are the opportunities: 1) Sunday, Oct. 31 – 12 p.m. Bill Bradbury and a very familiar face to the Oregon AFL-CIO family will join the Pat/John GOTV team at 12 p.m. – 1116 South… Continue reading Pat Riggs-Henson – get out the vote this Sunday

GTFF Candidate Donations – Volunteer Opportunities

The GTFF executive council has voted to donate $500 to Pat Riggs-Henson in her race for Lane County Commissioner and $500 to John Kitzhaber in his race for Oregon Governor. The GTFF membership at the GMM has already endorsed these candidates and the exectuive council felt it was important to also donate money directly to… Continue reading GTFF Candidate Donations – Volunteer Opportunities

Shades of Pink Wednesday October 27th 4:30-8:30

PacificSource is sponsoring a FREE health and wellness event for women on October 27th from 4:30 – 8:30 at the Eugene Hilton. Come explore more than 70 wellness exhibits, taste local wines, and learn the latest on women’s health issues form expert speakers. For more information visit ShadesofPink.com.

GTFF Beer Mixer at 16 Tons – Oct 22; Fundraiser for Food for Lane County

Turn beer money into food money for others! How is that possible, you might ask? On October 22, join the GTFF for the first Beer Mixer at the new bottle shop, 16 Tons. The event is for a number of reasons: All event proceeds will go to Food for Lane County Meet and mingle with… Continue reading GTFF Beer Mixer at 16 Tons – Oct 22; Fundraiser for Food for Lane County

2010-2012 GTFF Contract Ratification Vote Now Open!

[iframe http://vote.heliosvoting.org/helios/elections/137b242a-e138-11df-a2f1-12313f025959/badge?show_title=0&show_vote_link=0 150 70] Electronic ballots (from system@heliosvoting.org) were emailed to your uoregon.edu address. If you did not get this email you will have to stop by the office and fill out an old fashioned paper secret ballot. The election closes November 9, at noon. On Saturday, August 14, the GTFF bargaining team concluded a… Continue reading 2010-2012 GTFF Contract Ratification Vote Now Open!