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AFT-Oregon Executive Council Letter on Black Lives Matter

We, the elected leaders of the American Federation of Teachers - Oregon, condemn the police murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, David McAtee, and the unconscionable killings of so many other Black people by police throughout our country’s history. Equity and justice are explicitly stated values of AFT-Oregon that we prioritize, and these brutal murders and attendant discrimination suffered by Black Americans are starkly opposed to these values.

AFT-Oregon Delegates Help Pass Progressive Measures at AFT Convention

At the virtual AFT Conference held in July, AFT-Oregon delegates helped pass a raft of ambitious resolutions taking on the health, economic and racial justice crises our country faces, and envisioning a better America now and as we build back after COVID-19.

AFT-Oregon Executive Council Letter on International Student Solidarity

We, the elected leaders of the American Federation of Teachers, Oregon, condemn the

Oregon State University Faculty Secure Historic First Contract

UAOSU holding signs Faculty at Oregon State University have agreed to terms on a historic first union contract, at a time of unprece

COVID-19 Resources for Oregon

AFT-Oregon provides this portal to official websites for information about COVID-19 and how it affects our members and their families.

In her September New York Times column, AFT President Randi Weingarten says that going back to school has never looked like it does now. Weingarten explains that because of President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus, which has been chaotic, contradictory and inept, and the lack of federal guidance and funding, we’re seeing a patchwork of school reopening plans across the country.

Petition to Protect and Strengthen Higher Education in the Post-COVID World

Some of our members at UAOSU have started a petition to Immediately Protect and Strengthen Higher Education for the Post COVID World. Please sign the petition.

Andrea Haverkamp of CGE 6069 is on the air with Bob Rossi at KMUZ

KMUZ Bob Rossi interviews Andrea Haverkamp of the Coalition of Graduate Employees (AFT) at Oregon State University on higher education today and how unions can func

President Jaime Rodriguez is Guest on KMUZ Radio

On Nov. 29, AFT-Oregon President Jaime Rodriguez spoke with Willamette Wake Up host Bob Rossi on KMUZ Community Radio.

AFT-Oregon elects Jaime Rodriguez as President

On July 1, 2019, Jamie Rodriguez began his term as the new AFT-Oregon President. Jaime has been a long time active member of Local 2277, Portland Community College Federation of Faculty and Academic Professionals, in addition to serving as AFT-Oregon's VP of Political Action since 2014. AFT-Oregon members and staff welcome Jaime and are looking forward to his leadership, inspiration, and passion for labor advocacy.

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