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Measure 97: Now Is the Time!

  Oct 19, 2016     1664 Views     Comments Off on Measure 97: Now Is the Time!  

by Margaret Butler, Executive Director Yesterday was the deadline to register to vote in Oregon, which means ballots get mailed — and people can start voting — today! With Election Day getting closer and closer, every conversation we have with voters about Measure 97 becomes increasingly important. People all around the state are getting inundated with messages from trustworthy sources and... not-so-trustworthy sources. When we have real conversations with voters about Measure 97 and why we need to hold big corporations accountable, we garner support that will allow us to build a better Oregon. Every conversation counts, and the Yes…

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PSU-AAUP: The Importance of Having a Union!

  Oct 19, 2016     1321 Views     Comments Off on PSU-AAUP: The Importance of Having a Union!  

by José Padín, President We are reminded of this on a daily basis. We’d like to share with our colleagues from the rest of the state a quick scan of some PSU-AAUP highlights at the moment…   Early-warning and prevention: Some non-tenure track faculty (NTTF) applying for promotion into the ranks for Assistant Professor were being denied the right, on the basis of an error in some management communications that (unwittingly) misconstrued the will of the vote of the PSU faculty senate. PSU-AAUP stood for our colleagues, consulted with the Senate, brought the matter to our counterparts in administration, and…

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