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We are a labor union representing over 1400 Graduate Teaching Fellows and Research Assistants at the University of Oregon.

Eugene, OR
Joined July 2009
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Bargaining session this Thursday at 3pm in the Collaboration Center-Knight Library. Should be good.
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GTFF proposes a raise to the GTF minimum wage of 5% over two years. Also proposes the elimination of school-specific fees for grad students.
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GTF wages at U of Oregon are roughly 5.8% behind those of our official comparators. (Avg GTF wage is $1,260/month.)
GTFF is currently proposing changes to the contract with the university. So far changes have been proposed to Articles 8, 9, 10, 16.
GTFF VP-operations Jessalynn Strauss will be live tweeting from today's bargaining mtg! Come by - EMU, Fir Room, right now!
Bargaining!! Our first real bargaining session with the University of Oregon is this Friday, Dec. 11 at 2:30 pm in the Fir Room of the EMU.
End of Term Party at the Speakeasy next Tuesday the 15th. 5pm til whenever beer runs out.
Bargaining tomorrow! 10-noon, Rogue Room, EMU. Ground rules and reasons behind opening articles. Maybe even some witty commentary. Be there!
Let's get more people following @GTFF3544. Please RT!
Don't forget about the hot trivia action at Villard St. Pub c. 9 pm. GTFF night, so you can join a team of your colleagues. Or bring a team.
Reminder: Advertising for Women's Space is tomorrow (Friday) from 4:30-5:30. PM for more info!
Town Hall Meeting in the EMU Ballroom tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3:00-4:30. Show up in your GTFF gear and represent!
151 members at the GMM on Friday, plus those that snuck in the back. Not too shabby.
Reminder: GMM tonight! 5:30pm, kegs open at 5. At the Campbell Center, 155 High St. See you there!
GMM at 5:30pm, October 2nd, at the Campbell Center. Kegs open for business at 5. BYOCup. Can't wait to see you wonderful full members there!
GTFF is the 15th largest local in the state of Oregon.
SEIU 503 lunch-in at Johnson Hall. 11:30 to 1:30. I understand that it is the place to be.