The University of Oregon and the Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation are engaged in the collective bargaining process for a new contract. Updates will be posted on this page throughout the bargaining cycle.
Please direct any questions to Employee and Labor Relations at uoelr@uoregon.edu.
May 29, 2026
The parties held their fourth direct bargaining session on Tuesday, May 26 as they negotiate a successor collective bargaining agreement. The GTFF continued presentations and testimony related to their proposed updates to the contract:
- Article 4: Dues Deduction
- Article 10: Health, Safety, and Work Environment
- Article 28: Expense Reimbursement
- Article 30: The Graduate Assistance Fund
- Article 44: Definitions
- New article: Research Assistants
- CBA Preamble
The university presented its proposed updates and responses to three articles:
- Article 16: Discipline and Discharge
- Article 17: Appointment/Reappointments
- Article 18: Classifications
You can download the full text of the current proposals in PDF, on the List of Proposals page.
The university is committed to hearing the union’s interests and working to try to find solutions that meet the needs of both parties while accounting for the financial realities facing the institution. We will continue to provide updates in this space as bargaining continues.
May 8, 2026
The University of Oregon and GTFF held their third direct bargaining session on Friday, May 7. The GTFF presented on several of its article proposals:
- Article 3: Union Rights
- Article 13: Grievances
- Article 15: Arbitration
- Article 16: Discipline and Discharge
- Article 19: Summer Term
- Article 21: Layoff
- Article 22: Salary
- Article 23: Tuition Waiver & Fees
- Article 29: Paid and Unpaid Absences
- Article 45: Term of Agreement.
The university presented its proposal for Article 25: Respectful Workplace and Support Services. The parties also discussed the university’s proposed changes to Article 38: Negotiation of Successor Agreement, from the last bargaining session. View the current proposed articles on the List of Proposals page.
April 20, 2026
The University of Oregon and GTFF held their second direct bargaining session on Friday, April 17, continuing the structured process of exchanging proposals and engaging in discussion.
The university presented Article 38, Negotiation of Successor Agreement, as part of its initial proposals in this bargaining cycle.
The GTFF presented on several articles it had passed following the previous session, including:
- Article 8: Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment
- Article 24: Health Insurance
- Article 27: Support and Resources for International GEs
- Article 35: Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- New article: Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression
The GTFF also presented two new proposed articles:
- Article 25: Respectful Workplace and Support Services
- Article 26: Caregiving Supports
Additionally, the parties discussed Article 39, Printing and Distribution of the Contract, previously presented by the university.
The session focused on reviewing and clarifying proposals, with both parties asking questions and identifying areas for further analysis.
Early bargaining sessions often focus on establishing processes and norms and listening to each other’s interests and priorities. The university is continuing to evaluate the GTFF’s proposals in detail to support informed negotiations in upcoming sessions.
You can view the current proposed articles on the List of Proposals page.
March 9, 2026
The UO and GTFF held their first direct bargaining session today for a successor agreement. The GTFF outlined their priorities, which include summer support for GEs, academic freedom and free speech, labor communications, consistency for research assistants, and protections for under-represented groups and non-U.S. citizen GEs.
The university presented Article 39. Printing and Distribution of the Contract.
The GTFF presented the following articles:
- Article 8: Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment.
- Article 24: Health Insurance.
- Article 27: Support and Resources for International GEs.
- Article 35: Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- New article: Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression.
You can view the proposals on the List of Proposals page.