Author: Executive Team

Press Release: Some Tentative Agreements Reached but Still No Movement on Salary for Oregon Tech Faculty

4-16-21 Press contact: unite@oregontechaaup.org For immediate release: Klamath Falls, Oregon: While negotiations continue between faculty organized through Oregon Tech – American Association of University Professors (OT-AAUP) and the Oregon Tech administration, progress has not yet been made on the core issues of compensation, benefits, and workload. “Tentative agreements were reached Thursday on association rights, notices of appointment, and discipline,” said… (Read More)

PRESS RELEASE: Oregon Tech Faculty Respond to Irresponsible Public Communication from Oregon Tech Administration

April 13, 2021 Press contact: unite@oregontechaaup.org Klamath Falls, Oregon: Oregon Tech – American Association of University Professors (OT-AAUP) is issuing the following response to a misleading press release issued by Oregon Tech Administration on April 9, 2021. OIT administration released a troubling public communication following the union’s notice of their intent to strike. Faculty will walk out if an agreement… (Read More)

PRESS RELEASE: Oregon Tech Faculty Vote To Authorize Strike by Overwhelming Margin

Press Release For immediate release April 2, 2021 Contact Oregon Tech AAUP Email: unite@oregontechaaup.org Klamath Falls, Oregon – Faculty organized through Oregon Tech – American Association of University Professors (OT-AAUP) voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike this week. If OT-AAUP is forced to strike, it will be the first time any university faculty have gone on strike in Oregon history. As… (Read More)

PRESS RELEASE: Oregon Tech Faculty Strike Vote Progresses; Administration won’t budge on salary issue

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release March 26, 2021 This week Oregon Tech faculty continue voting on whether or not they will strike in response to a disappointing last, best, and final offer from the administration. See full press release below. Contact Oregon Tech AAUP Email: unite@oregontechaaup.org Klamath Falls, Oregon – Faculty organized through Oregon Tech – American Association of University… (Read More)

Press Release: Oregon Tech’s Final Offer to Faculty Union Fails to Address Demands; Strike Vote to be Held

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release March 12, 2021 This week Oregon Tech faculty, including those teaching in Chemeketa Community College’s Dental Hygiene Program, will have to decide whether or not they will strike in response to a disappointing last, best, and final offer from the administration. See full press release below. Contact Kari Lundgren, Secretary for Oregon Tech AAUP Email:… (Read More)

Presentation by Howard Bunsis (Ex Officio Chair of the AAUP CBC) on OIT Finances

On May 14, 2020, Dr. Howard Bunsis (Eastern Michigan Univeristy) delivered a presentation over Zoom to OT-AAUP members. The meeting was recorded and is posted below. Additionally, the slides from Dr. Bunsis’ presentation can be found at this link. If you are looking for a particular point in the conversation, the video is broken into chapters on YouTube at this… (Read More)

General Meeting – September 24, 2019

Agenda 1) Welcome (Mark, Executive Committee President) 2) Update on Summer Activities (Mark) a) Preparation for contract negotiations – more from Cristina b) Training at AAUP Summer Workshop 3) Status of Department Chairs (Mark) a) Hearing complete b) Waiting for ruling 4) Executive CoPlans for Fall Term (Mark) a) Information distribution about contract negotiations b) Organizational development i) Refining of… (Read More)

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