Political Action
Urgent Request Regarding OUS Budget
AFT-Oregon and the Higher Education Lobby Network (HELN) are still fighting to save as many higher education jobs as possible. AFT-Oregon and HELN is lobbying to set aside more state funds for enrollment growth; they are attempting to reallocate the $7 million allocated for tuition buydowns to fu ding for enrollment growth . Those monies are used to hire faculty and support staff needed to handle the record enrollment Oregon’s colleges and universities are now experiencing. On this issue, please call or email:
Sen. Margaret Carter 503-986-1722
sen.margaretcarter@state.or.us
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Tell the Governor and key legislators that the stimulus money must go to save jobs in higher ed.
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Visit the AFT Legislative Action Center
Make your views known to those in Congress and state legislatures who represent you on the issues that affect working families every day. Click here to visit the AFT's Legislative Action Center.
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