GTFF 3544

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

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The Top Takeaway From the Teachers' Strike: We Need Collaboration to Fix Public Schools http://t.co/CyXAjkzf #EDUJustice

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Million dollars spent on Emanuel TV ad, but no money for smaller class sizes? http://t.co/xRZMwBUh #EDUJustice

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http://t.co/wtxKIo39 #CTU #Solidarity #RahmOut

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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.)

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GTFF is currently proposing changes to the contract with the university. So far changes have been proposed to Articles 8, 9, 10, 16.

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GTFF VP-operations Jessalynn Strauss will be live tweeting from today's bargaining mtg! Come by - EMU, Fir Room, right now!

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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.

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End of Term Party at the Speakeasy next Tuesday the 15th. 5pm til whenever beer runs out.

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Bargaining tomorrow! 10-noon, Rogue Room, EMU. Ground rules and reasons behind opening articles. Maybe even some witty commentary. Be there!

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Let's get more people following @GTFF3544. Please RT!

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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.

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Reminder: Advertising for Women's Space is tomorrow (Friday) from 4:30-5:30. PM for more info!

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Town Hall Meeting in the EMU Ballroom tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3:00-4:30. Show up in your GTFF gear and represent!

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151 members at the GMM on Friday, plus those that snuck in the back. Not too shabby.

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Reminder: GMM tonight! 5:30pm, kegs open at 5. At the Campbell Center, 155 High St. See you there!

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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!

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GTFF is the 15th largest local in the state of Oregon.

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SEIU 503 lunch-in at Johnson Hall. 11:30 to 1:30. I understand that it is the place to be.