OHSU Graduate Researchers United

Get Involved

Ready to build a better future at OHSU? Want to help us fight for a better contract in 2023? Find out ways you can help support your union and peers! Time commitments range from filling out a simple survey to being a member our bargaining team. Interested? Click down below

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We Have A Contract!

Congrats Graduate Researchers!!!

We ratified the Tentative Agreement this week and now have a contract through 2027!

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TA Available for Review

Our ratification vote begins 8/28! All dues-paying members will receive a link to vote via Election Buddy. Your ballot must be cast by 5pm on 8/31.

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We Have a Tentative Agreement!

We have reached a Tentative Agreement! Your bargaining team and OHSU's team worked hard to come to an agreement that we believe represents a fair compromise between the team's positions.

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A Letter to OHSU from Nick

I am in research because I want to contribute to curing diseases, in a space motivated purely by the public good. As a transgender and autistic person, I've fought hard to get here.

National AFSCME News

Monterey Bay Aquarium workers announce plans to unionize with AFSCME
Workers at Monterey Bay Aquarium in California are seeking to unionize their workplace through AFSCME Council 57. — Jan 17
In Ohio, Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical School workers go on strike
Workers at Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical School in Ohio who are members of AFSCME Local 686 are on strike for fair wages and respect. — Jan 17
As fires devastate Los Angeles, AFSCME members continue to serve
AFSCME members in Los Angeles have experienced unimaginable destruction, yet they continue to serve their communities, putting others first. — Jan 16
AFSCME members in Maryland fight for public employee safety bill in honor of fallen probation and parole agent
AFSCME Maryland members gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor a fallen probation and parole agent and call for improved workplace safety in the public sector. — Jan 16
AFSCME stands in solidarity with striking culinary workers
AFSCME members joined the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 strike line at the Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas as the hospitality workers seek a fair contract. — Jan 15