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Senators Introduce Legislation to Shield against “Right to Work” Laws
October 02, 2017 / PSU-AAUP
Bill Would Ban So-Called "Right-to-Work" Laws That Weaken Unions and Cripple Worker Rights read more >
October 02, 2017 / PSU-AAUP
Bill Would Ban So-Called "Right-to-Work" Laws That Weaken Unions and Cripple Worker Rights read more >
October 02, 2017 / PSU-AAUP
In his email on September 29 to all employees, AVP HR Isaac Dixon repudiated an agreement to bargain after completion of the Class Comp study. read more >
September 29, 2017 / PSU-AAUP
The MOA has been executed and the ratification for the new Donated Sick Leave Program is in process. read more >
September 29, 2017 / PSU-AAUP
We met three very qualified candidates read more >
September 29, 2017 / PSU-AAUP
If you are forced to pay for the Portland Streetcar pass, either at the time of pickup, or if it shows up as a payroll deduction, WE NEED TO KNOW read more >
September 28, 2017 / PSU-AAUP
This is a case similar to Friedrich's case from two years ago which would eliminate Fair Share fees read more >
September 28, 2017 / PSU-AAUP
Boston College and UC Riverside share how they quickly hired more faculty members from underrepresented minority groups, without relying on hard numerical targets or costly initiatives. read more >
September 28, 2017 / PSU-AAUP
On September 28, the US Supreme Court announced that it will hear a case, called Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 read more >
September 28, 2017 / PSU-AAUP
By a vote of 35-0, full-time, non-tenure track faculty at Emerson College's Boston campus voted to join the existing collective bargaining chapter at Emerson College, ECCAAUP read more >
September 28, 2017 / PSU-AAUP
Though we still do not yet have agreement on methology for the equity adjustments, we do have agreement on the need to validate faculty CIP codes for discipline. Your participation is being solicited. read more >
September 28, 2017 / PSU-AAUP
The Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Unfunded Actuarial Liability (UAL) Task Force described each of its first two meetings as "brainstorming," read more >
September 28, 2017 / PSU-AAUP
Faculty member was advised applications materials would not be accepted after missing deadline read more >
September 26, 2017 / PSU-AAUP
A September 16th new hire sought to have 12 month distribution of their 9 month pay found that the deadline for that request was September 10, before they arrived! read more >
September 26, 2017 / PSU-AAUP
To start the new school year, newly elected student body President Brent Finkbeiner and Vice President Donald Thompson III are reaching out to members of the Portland State Board of Trustees read more >
September 26, 2017 / PSU-AAUP
Federal panel blocks suspension of University of Cincinnati graduate student, saying institution did not respect his constitutional rights after he was accused of sexual assault. read more >
September 26, 2017 / PSU-AAUP
PSU-AAUP submits counter proposal with specific language about how permission to use course materials would work. read more >
September 26, 2017 / PSU-AAUP
Volume 8 of the Journal is available online read more >
September 25, 2017 / PSU-AAUP
September paychecks were not incorrect read more >
September 25, 2017 / PSU-AAUP
Donated Sick Leave Bank revisions to Article 32 Section 2 are almost complete. we expect an executed agreement, executive council approval, and opening of the ratification ballot by Friday September 29. read more >
September 25, 2017 / PSU-AAUP
President Donald Trump's immigration policies and controversial bans read more >