With 12 percent of our membership voting, we exceeded the quorum and elected the following people to represent GTFF at the 2023 AFT-OR convention: Contact Courtney (operations@gtff.net) with questions about elections or Kisa (president@gtff.net) with questions about convention or delegates.
News & Updates
Solidarity with TUGSA workers on strike!
The Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation (GTFF) at the University of Oregon stands in solidarity with the striking workers from Temple University in Philadelphia, members of AFT Local 6290. As we head into our contract negotiations in pursuit of a living wage and dignified working conditions, the Temple University Graduate Students’ Association (TUGSA)’s fight reminds us… Continue reading Solidarity with TUGSA workers on strike!
GTFF Bargaining Platform: DIGNITY
On January 20, 2023, the Bargaining Team presented the GTFF Platform at the General Membership Meeting, and members ratified it by a vote of acclamation. The feedback from the bargaining survey was clear: Graduate Employees deserve DIGNITY.
In Memoriam: Rebecca Cudmore
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rebecca Cudmore in December. Becca was a valued member of the GTFF, a steward for the SOJC, and a dear friend. Becca’s family is collecting donations for autoimmune encephalitis education, and GTFF is contributing $250 in her memory. Click here to read more about Becca’s life and work.
Reminder: Last chance to formally join the bargaining team
This is a brief reminder that this Monday, Jan. 9, is the last chance to formally join the Bargaining Team by attending the 6pm BT meeting and/or reaching out to the team leaders listed below.
Updates from the Bargaining Team Retreat
This post reproduces an email sent to GTFF members on December 29, 2022. View the original format. On December 14 and 15, members of the bargaining team participated in a retreat facilitated by Lead Negotiators Emalydia Flenory and Cy Abbott. The goal of this retreat was for the bargaining team to get to know each… Continue reading Updates from the Bargaining Team Retreat
Newsletters
At GTFF, we care about keeping our members up-to-date. We send 1-3 emails per month. Dec. 8, 2022 Newsletter We declared our intent to bargain over Paid Leave Oregon on December 2. At our November E-Council Meeting, we approved a new Executive Board member, Rosa Inocencio Smith (more info in the email). We’re accepting donations… Continue reading Newsletters
Solidarity with UC Strikers!
The Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation (GTFF) at the University of Oregon stands in solidarity with striking academic workers from the University of California system, members of UAW 2865, UAW 5810, and SRU-UAW. As we begin our own bargaining process in pursuit of a living wage, a dignified standard of living, and workplace protections that address… Continue reading Solidarity with UC Strikers!
Solidarity with Striking Columbia Student Workers!
The Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation (GTFF) at the University of Oregon stands in solidarity with striking student workers from Student Workers of Columbia, United Auto Workers Local 2110. These student workers have been in bargaining for two full years, and Columbia University continues to refuse to agree to a fair contract for student workers. The… Continue reading Solidarity with Striking Columbia Student Workers!
New Summer Support for International Students
Based on a new agreement between GTFF and UO, international graduate students can now apply for summer funding from the Graduate Student Assistance Fund: you can apply for $500 now for summer living expenses and for another $500 on August 15th if there is still enough funding. See the University of Oregon’s Graduate Student Assistance… Continue reading New Summer Support for International Students