It's time for corporations to pay their fair share
AFT-Oregon has endorsed Measure 97 to bring transformational funding to our schools and social services. Learn more and get involved with the campaign!
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Trump fails a crucial test
In her latest column appearing in the New York Times, AFT President Randi Weingarten writes about Donald Trump's education policies amd how they would devastate our public education system.
Statement of David Rives, President of AFT-Oregon, on the Closure of ITT Technical Institute
“The news of the closure of ITT Technical Institute – including campuses in Salem and Portland – is devastating for ITT students, staff, and their families. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time. For those seeking help, a variety of resources are available through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid Division.
Portland State University Graduate Workers Union Demands Inclusion in Presidential Search Process
Graduate Workers Effort Supported by Other Unions at PSU
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Contact: Andrew Gorry, andrewg@aft-oregon.org, 971-888-5665
PORTLAND, OR — The newly certified Graduate Employees Union, AFT-AAUP (GEU), representing nearly 800 graduate workers at Portland State University, has formally requested to Board Chair Pete Nickerson that the university include a representative from the union on the search committee to replace departing president Wim Wiewel.
Now hiring: Administrative Program Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Financial Operations Director
This is an administrative assistant job that is based in the office with monthly travel to local offices and organizational events. This is a full-time position that is responsible, as assigned, for membership data collection and training, supporting organizational field work, and ensuring that the constitution and bylaws of the organization are adhered to and updated to during business meetings and annual convention. Experience in a high level administrative assistance position preferred.
Weingarten lauds AFT's past, looks ahead to fall elections
AFT President Randi Weingarten on July 18 delivered a forceful case for Hillary Clinton, while hailing the 100-year-old union as a vehicle empowering our more than 1.6 million workers at the bargaining table and the ballot box.
AFT-Oregon Calls for More Inclusion in AFT Presidential Endorsement Process
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, July 1, 2016
Contact: Andrew Gorry, andrewg@aft-oregon.org, 971-888-5665
PORTLAND, OR - Today, AFT-Oregon published two resolutions adopted at the 2016 AFT-Oregon Convention on April 10th, “Resolution 2016-8: AFT Presidential Endorsement Process and Selection,” and “Resolution 2016-13: For a More Inclusive Endorsement Process.”