by United Academics | Aug 12, 2020 | Duck & Cover
Last Wednesday, Provost Philips sent instructional faculty and graduate employees a message describing a change in the approach to in-person teaching in the fall. Instructional faculty and GEs have been given the option to opt out of in-person teaching in the...
by United Academics | Aug 5, 2020 | Duck & Cover, Uncategorized
[embedded content] United Academics held a virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page is posted here on the United Academics webpage. The FAQ responds to the dozens of questions we received during the meeting and...
by United Academics | Jul 30, 2020 | Duck & Cover
After four weeks of tough bargaining, we struck a tentative deal with the administration over the restoration of FTE, a progressive salary cut package, and the outlines of how we will revise the system for employing Career faculty. The bargaining team believes this is...
by United Academics | Jul 13, 2020 | Duck & Cover
United Academics and the administration reconvened last week to discuss potential salary cuts, the restoration of fall FTE for affected Career faculty, and a plan for expectation of continuing employment for all Career faculty. The bargaining conversations have begun...
by United Academics | Jul 1, 2020 | Duck & Cover
Recently, the Center for the Study of Women in Society sent an urgent request to University of Oregon leadership asking for action to alleviate labor inequities for faculty, staff, and GEs that have arisen from the coronavirus pandemic. As the faculty testimonials...
by United Academics | Jun 30, 2020 | Duck & Cover
Oregon’s public universities and community colleges are encouraging DACA students to consult with immigration attorneys and potentially renew their applications as soon as possible. Students needing assistance in renewing DACA paperwork can reach out to contacts at...
