Session 1 update and other news read more >

AAUP BARGAINING on Family-Friendly Policies and SEIU Rally read more >

We finally finished ground rules! read more >

Communication protocols and ground rules read more >

Establishing ground rules is taking longer than it does in traditional bargaining because we are practicing the IBB steps as we create ground rules. read more >

Bargaining updates on IBB training and ground rules read more >

In interest-based bargaining, we present the administration with issues or problems rather than a specific list of demands. Through the bargaining process, we will develop mutually acceptable solutions to these problems. read more >

Though it feels like we just settled a contract, we’ll start bargaining again in May. Things are a little different this time around. As you may have already heard, we have agreed to use an Interest-Based Bargaining negotiation process. Interest-Based Bargaining (IBB) takes a more collaborative, problem-solving approach to contract negotiations. read more >

Department Listening Sessions, Article 18 (Non-Tenure Track Faculty) Labor/Management Task Force Proposal, 2013 SHAC Winter Closure Grievance settled, and Legislative Update read more >

You will be seeing the second Cost of Living Adjustment and the Comparator Increase (for instructional and research faculty only) added to your paycheck. read more >

Currently, no guidelines are in place to conduct post-tenure reviews... read more >

The finalized and revised Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2013-2015 has been released read more >

On behalf of the AAUP Collective Bargaining Team, I’m pleased to announce that we reached agreement with PSU administration over salaries for the new Non-Tenure Track Faculty ranks as well as the procedures for re-ranking procedures. read more >

The AAUP Collective Bargaining Team will be continuing bargaining on salaries and implementation of the New ranks read more >

No new date set for bargaining new ranks, but August looks hopeful read more >

We made significant progress yesterday in interim bargaining over salaries for the new non-tenure track faculty/researcher ranks. PSU administration accepted our proposed salary minimums and outlined the procedures they will follow as faculty re-rank into the newly adopted titles read more >

On Thursday, June 5th, the two teams met for a second bargaining session to negotiate the effects of the implementation of the revision to the University Promotion and Tenure Guidelines, and to set salaries for the new fixed-term faculty rates. read more >

Raises are finally here! The first 2.5% COLA increase (retroactive to Feb 1, 2014 for 9 month employees and Jan.1, 2014 for 12 month employees) will be distributed in our May paychecks. According to HR, you will be paid your new COLA adjusted rate for this pay period (4/16/14---5/15/14) and will receive your retroactive pay in a separate line item in this month's check. read more >

The finalized Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2013-2015 has been released read more >

Announcements: Join PSU-AAUP in Portland's May Day March, May 1, 4 pm Shemanski Park Please join Together 4 PSU (PSU-AAUP, students, staff & part-time faculty), connecting with the community to "Fight for the Future of 'Portland's University'" We'll pass out stickers as marchers start to leave the park, then join the march! PSU-AAUP Reimburses Members for Graduation Regalia Rental! Contact PSU Office Coordinator Tita Compere, tita@psuaaup.net read more >