The Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation (GTFF)
is a labor union representing over 1300 Graduate Teaching Fellows and
Research Assistants at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon.
Our goals are:
to improve the quality of life for GTFs in the areas of salary,
workload and working conditions through collective bargaining
and the enforcement of our contract,
to fight for an adequately funded educational system, accessible
for all people, and
to help create a revitalized, socially aware union movement,
which is a positive force for change for the entire community.
Volunteers and activists are welcome!
E-Council meeting to discuss bargaining situation/future plans.
Tuesday, July 20
5-7 PM
Coquille Room, EMU
posted by morris @ Jul 19, 2010 11:41 AM
Members of the GTFF, as students, as educators, as university employees, and as activists committed to social justice, stand in solidarity with all minority groups on campus. We value the contributions of our gay, lesbian bisexual, transgender, transsexual, and queer brothers and sisters. We think that pluralism, diversity, and true, rather than limited or qualified, tolerance are essential for the educational experience we are hired to provide and that we seek as graduate students. We therefore condemn any speech acts that threaten our members or our students or that undermine the security and respect necessary to fostering a just and healthy learning environment. In light of the recent vandalizing of the LGBTQ Affairs Office and the recent controversy surrounding the presence of the Pacifica Forum on campus, we find it necessary to make this statement of solidarity and support right now. We condemn this hostile act of vandalizing, and though we assume no causal or direct relationship, we also reject the hateful and intolerant views often espoused by the Pacifica Forum. We fully understand that the University of Oregon is a public space, and we are therefore not requesting that the Pacifica Forum be silenced or removed from campus. And while we cherish free speech as vital to an educational experience, we will not sacrifice our security or commitment to a socially just learning environment for formal principles that would blind us to the proliferation of hate.
---Originally drafted by the LGBTQ Caucus and Women’s Caucus and endorsed by the Executive Board of the GTFF.
posted by dave @ Mar 1, 2010 9:37 AM
The Lesbian, gay, bisexual,transgender (LGBT) caucus has been successfully launched at the GTFF. If you are interested in joining the caucus please email chet at clisieck@uoregon.edu.
posted by bernofsky @ Jan 19, 2010 11:22 AM
Wondering where that room in the EMU is? Check here:
This year, members of the GTF are organizing a holiday food and donation drive to benefit FOOD for Lane County, our local nonprofit food bank. Since we come from diverse holiday traditions and ideological backgrounds, we think this is a great way for us to come together and give back to the community!
The Stats: We get it: you’re busy and don’t need a barrage of numbers thrown at you. Here are some highlights:
According to a report released in November 2009 by the US Department of Agriculture, nearly 15 percent of US households (49 million people) suffered from ‘food insecurity’ in 2008, the highest percentage since 1995
Oregon consistently has one of the highest rates of 'hungry people' and 'food insecurity' in the country; according to the most recent statistics, more than 30% of people in Lane County who receive food aid are youths under the age of 17 and nearly 70% of adults who receive an emergency food box are working, retired or disabled.
The Logistics: There are two ways to participate!
(1)Make a cash donation of $5 (or more!). FOOD for Lane County guarantees that 95 cents of every dollar goes directly towards food distribution, meaning that every dollar = approximately six pounds of food. You can turn in your donation at the GTFF office and on 9th Floor PLC. Cash is fine, or checks can be made out to FOOD for Lane County.
(2)Donate canned/non-perishable food items to one of three food bins located at (a) the GTFF office on 13th Street (b) 9th Floor PLC (c) 4th Floor of Mackenzie (by the GTF offices on the north side of the building).
The deadline: Friday December 18th (three days after final grades are due).
The bins and envelopes are in place so you can start donating now! We hope you’ll consider participating.
Cheers and happy holidays,
Samuel Bernofsky VP of Organizing
Lindsay Ramirez former GTFF member
posted by bernofsky @ Nov 25, 2009 12:17 PM
The GTFF officially supports and stands behind our striking brothers and sisters of the Graduate Employees’ Organization at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC-GEO).http://www.uigeo.org/
posted by bernofsky @ Nov 17, 2009 10:42 AM
GTFF supports Womenspace Every Home a Safe Home at 30th and Hilyard and three other locations.
posted by bernofsky @ Nov 3, 2009 7:40 PM
We are adding an "I saw you" section to the newsletter this year. If you have any I saw you announcements to make please email them to the GTFF VP of membership Communications Heather Holmquest member.communications@gtff.net
posted by bernofsky @ Nov 3, 2009 7:41 PM
Haven't received your Health Insurance card from Pacific Source yet? Don't worry all fall term coverage is retroactive to September 16th. You should receive your insurance card soon, we've sent everything in to Pacific Source and they are processing the forms. If you haven't had a chance to sign up for Health Insurance please come in to the GTFF office!
If you have any health insurace questions please contact Lisa Hamilton at lisa@gtff.net
