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Higher Education Coalition Summit

  Oct 6, 2017     42291 Views     Comments Off on Higher Education Coalition Summit  

by Ashley Bromley, Executive Director The Higher Education Coalition consists of the Oregon Student Association and the labor unions representing Oregon’s higher education faculty, staff, and graduate employees—AAUP-Oregon, American Federation of Teachers-Oregon, Service Employees International Union 503, and Oregon Education Association. Together, we work to secure legislation that protects and promotes the important role of higher education in Oregon. To see some of our successes in the recent legislative session read the Legislative Session Summary below. In addition to working on legislative pursuits, the HEC works to bring together member from across campuses and across constituencies to strategize around improving…

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Welcome to Our New Organizer, Matt!

  Oct 6, 2017     2431 Views     Comments Off on Welcome to Our New Organizer, Matt!  

by Ashley Bromley, Executive Director Matt Burris joined the AAUP-Oregon staff in August. Matt’s experience working on successful faculty campaigns will be put to great use on the United Academics of Oregon State University organizing campaign. Matt will also work with existing locals to increase membership and activism. If you haven’t met Matt yet, be sure to look  out for him at upcoming events and welcome him to AAUP-Oregon! You can also reach out to say hello by emailing matt@aaup-oregon.org.

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