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Potential Strike at University of Oregon

November 25, 2014 / Phil Lesch

Greetings to all of you:

As we enter the week of Thanksgiving, my hope is that all of us can find some moments, and hopefully much more, to reflect on the spirit of this holiday. Please enjoy time with your loved ones.

Potential Strike at University of Oregon
I want to let you know that the Executive Council of the Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation at the University of Oregon has voted to strike effective December 2. This union represents about 1500 Graduate Teaching Fellows and Research Assistants. GTFF is fighting for a living wage, dental benefits, and paid parental and sick leave.

Here is a link to a message from the GTFF President, Joe Henry:

Here is a link to Corey Robin's blog (filled with more links and information):

Here is a link to a statement from AAUP re: this action:

Here is where you can sign the petition to support GTFF:

We will keep you posted on this situation.
Take good care!

Pam Miller
PSU-AAUP President