Team Admin Continues to Fail at Gender Neutral Restroom Access – Does OSU Give a Sh*t?
TLDR: Wednesday’s session was again contentious, but what does OSU admin expect when they continue to rake in massive salaries, […]
OSU cuts COLA in pandemic, says childcare does not attract “top talent”
TLDR: CGE won important language on sick leave, but good news was overshadowed by OSU’s proposed elimination of our cost […]
More Wins from CGE, More Pandemic Exploitation from OSU
TLDR: CGE won increased notice of work assignments for grad workers and enhanced protections against being asked to scab for […]
CGE signs three tentative agreements, more coming soon!
TLDR: CGE made some major gains in protecting our jobs, increasing steward representation, and improving employment letters. We have reached […]
CGE Wins Improved Sick-Leave Benefits, Continues to Push for a Living Wage and Housing Security
TLDR: On Friday CGE and OSU had our first bargaining session of the Spring 2020 term, and for the first […]
CGE Strategy and Mutual Aid!
Want to know more about the strategies that active members and leaders in the Coalition of Graduate Employees use to […]
COVID-19 FAQs
CGE will meet weekly with OSU over all matters pertaining to COVID-19 and changes at the university. We will provide […]
OSU Proposes Pay Cuts; CGE Wins Reimbursements for DACA Grad Workers
In yesterday’s jam-packed session, while CGE scored a victory in receiving DACA renewal fee reimbursements, OSU admin brought counter proposals showing a complete disregard for our needs related to housing, childcare, gender-neutral restrooms, and training for graduate supervisors. And they want to cut our COLA! While some battles have been won, there remains more work to do. The fight continues into spring!
AFT-OR Recognizes the Hardships of Graduate Employees, Will OSU?
TLDR: Jaime Rodriguez, president of the Oregon state affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT-OR,) showed support for CGE […]
CGE Says No to the Status Quo!
TLDR: OSU wants to maintain the status quo despite compelling testimony from members, and they still refuse to engage with CGE’s […]