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UAUO is Bargaining For Both Faculty and the Common Good

Jan 28, 2020 2309 Views Comments Off

The Daily Emerald's January 17, 2020 article UO faculty union to focus on untenured professors, work conditions as bargaining begins briefly outlines some of the necessary proposals UAUO is putting forth in contract negotiations this year. As UAUO enters their third full contract negotiation, they are focusing on making strides for faculty in terms of job stability, child care, and parental leave. They are also focusing on student support, including through a proposal that would "tax" the Duck Athletic Fund to support housing for students on PathwayOregon scholarships. Read up on the full text of all UAUO proposals (so far!) and…

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A New Year Update from AAUP Oregon

Jan 14, 2020 1589 Views Comments Off

Dear AAUP Oregon, I have four items I hope you will take a few minutes to consider. First, would you please read, consider signing on to, and then share the petition in support of our colleague, Professor Jennifer Freyd. Professor Freyd has been denied an equity claim by the UO. Her case is now supported by the ACLU, the American Association of University Women, and the American Association of University Professors, among others. A legal decision against Professor Freyd will have dramatic and negative consequences across academia and all other professions. You can read more about the legal briefs on behalf of…