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Farewell to Kevin!

by Ashley Bromley, Executive Director Kevin Dugan began his employment with AAUP-Oregon after working with PSU-AAUP to mobilize faculty around an impending strike. As AAUP-Oregon Organizer, Kevin worked on the successful PSU Graduate Employees' Union organizing campaign and has helped build the strength of the AAUP advocacy chapters across the state.  We are excited for Kevin as he embarks upon new adventures. Kevin's departure means that we are hiring for a new AAUP-Oregon Organizer. The Organizer will play a vital role in building AAUP-Oregon’s membership, defining key issues, increasing the diversity of our membership, creating and sustaining coalitions, mobilizing members, and winning…

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Happy Birthday, GEU!

by Ashley Bromley, Executive Director The Graduate Employee's Union (GEU) at Portland State University celebrated their first birthday on June 8th! The celebration included cupcakes, banners, and oragami cranes for leaving good wishes. Many of the wishes focused on the desire to secure a fair contract that included provisions such as affordable health insurance, fee relief, and a living wage. Since achieving union recognition one year ago, the GEU has been working to realize their first contract while building the strength and reach of their union.  We will continue to look for ways to support our union cousins as contract negotiations resume in the…

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