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.
News & Updates
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
Palestine Solidarity Statement
The GTFF stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people and recognizes their struggle for their liberation and independence from the settler-colonial, capitalist state of Israel as wholly necessary. Presently, Palestinians in Jerusalem and Gaza have been subject to immense violence by Israelis, both in forms sanctioned by the state and at the hands of Israeli… Continue reading Palestine Solidarity Statement
Solidarity Statement for India
The Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation stands in solidarity with our Indian colleagues and with the people of India currently fighting to survive the COVID-19 pandemic without meaningful support of the Indian government. In fact, the situation is nothing short of mass murder. Due to reducing investments in public health care and favoring privatized vaccine production,… Continue reading Solidarity Statement for India