Labor & Lit Reading Group FMH B134 1:30-2:30pm

Labor & Lit returns for Spring Term! The next session of PSUFA's political education and reading group will focus on The Role of Disruption in Social Change, and takes place on Wednesday, April 16 from 1:30-2:30 in our union office at FMH. Facilitator and UNST Adjunct David Osborn shares this preview of what to expect:

"Please join us to discuss how disruptive action fuels social change. We'll look at a variety of examples, drawn from the labor movement, of how disruption works as an essential part of creating change. We'll also look at examples of how labor unions have taken disruptive action in solidarity with other movements. Please join us especially if you have some reservations about disruption or questions. The very point of disruptive action is to unsettle and disturb the status quo and we'll create a container to talk about our experiences."

When: Wednesday, April 16, 1:30-2:30 pm

Where: FMH B134 RSVP HERE!

HELU National Day of Action Rally, Montgomery Plaza, adjacent to Karl Miller Center, at SW 6th & Harrison St. 12:00-1:00

Join campus labor unions and student groups for a city-wide rally of higher education workers, students and organizers as part of a National Day of Actionto take back our education system. The event is being organized by a large coalition of organizations, including sponsorship by AFT-Oregon, our parent union, and the national coalition Higher Education Labor United, of which PSUFA is a member.

Find out more about the schedule of events for the day, which begins at noon and runs until 5:30pm, on our blog. And check out the national campaign website for more information on the goals of this nationwide action. More details to come!

WHEN: April 17th, 2025 Rally at 12:00-1:00

WHERE: Montgomery Plaza, adjacent to Karl Miller Center, at SW 6th & Harrison St.

HELU National Day of Action, Multiple Campus Locations, Art build and teach-in workshops starting at 1

Join campus labor unions and student groups for a city-wide rally of higher education workers, students and organizers as part of a National Day of Actionto take back our education system. The event is being organized by a large coalition of organizations, including sponsorship by AFT-Oregon, our parent union, and the national coalition Higher Education Labor United, of which PSUFA is a member.

Find out more about the schedule of events for the day, which begins at noon and runs until 5:30pm, on our blog. And check out the national campaign website for more information on the goals of this nationwide action. More details to come!

1–2pm - Art build, solidarity, food and discussion, PSU location TBA
2–3:30pm - National Palestine teach-in watch party, PSU location TBA

RMNC-3rd floor, room 316 Mt. Rainier

And streamed live on zoom
RSVP for link: membership@psufa.org

Let Us Eat Cake! Observe Bargaining With Colleagues and Cake, RMNC Rm 316, 11:30-1:30 plus bonus post bargaining team huddle

Want to have your cake and get a great contract too? Show up to support your all-star bargaining team and enjoy a sweet treat with your fellow adjuncts!

Come eat cake and observe bargaining Friday, April 18, 11:30am-1:30pm at Richard & Maurine Neuberger Center (Corner of 4th and Market) Room 316, Mt. Rainer Room. Bargaining is followed by a 15-minute huddle & recap.

WHEN: Friday, April 18, 11:30am-1:30pm

WHERE: Richard & Maurine Neuberger Center (Corner of 4th and Market) Room 316, Mt. Rainer Room

Details and RSVP HERE!

Spring 2025 New Adjunct Orientation, Office of Academic Innovation, SMU, 3-5pm

The PSU/PSUFA new adjunct orientation will be held Friday April 18, 2025 from 3:00-5:00pm in the Office of Academic Innovation (OAI) in the Smith Memorial Union (mezzanine level) and on Zoom. Please RSVP to receive a calendar invite to this event.

During the new adjunct orientation, you will learn about important PSU resources for adjuncts and part-time researchers. The PSUFA Executive Council will also share important information about your contract, and the benefits and support provided by your union. We will also be available for your questions about where to access the services, equipment and support you need to ensure a successful experience working at Portland State.

This event is geared toward adjuncts who are new to the PSU academic community. However, all adjunct instructors and researchers are welcome to attend.

WHEN: Friday, April 18, 3-5pm

WHERE: Office of Academic Innovation (OAI) in the Smith Memorial Union (mezzanine level) and on Zoom RSVP HERE