Join Your Union for Fall Orientation, Adjunct Happy Hour, and Much More!
Welcome back adjuncts!
It's almost the start of fall term again, and we are looking forward to connecting with students in the classroom, seeing familiar faces on campus, and meeting new adjuncts just starting our at PSU!
At the same time, there has been a lot of confusion and frustration as we head into fall: many of us have lost classes, multi year contracts have been terminated, appointments and contracts arrived very VERY late, and many adjuncts are now feeling more precarious than ever. How have you been affected? If you haven't yet filled out our survey on how budget cuts are affecting adjuncts, please take a moment and do it now!
Claim your late notice compensation!
Adjuncts on annual and multi-year contracts: if you received your letter of appointment within 4 weeks of the beginning of classes, you are entitled to compensation as per Article 12 section 8 of our Collective Bargaining Agreement. Departments SHOULD automatically provide this compensation. If you are owed this compensation and your department has not provided it, reach out to them and make sure to copy your grievances chair: grievances@psufa.org. Your grievances chair can also help answer questions about eligibility.
You Are Your Union!
Your union is committed to fighting for job security and stability, the upholding of our collective bargaining agreement, and a quality education for our students. Read on to learn about fun upcoming events and important opportunities to help build the power of your union.
New Executive Council Members
Your PSUFA executive council welcomes three new chairs: Chair of Operations Mychel Estevez (UNST), Chair of Communications Martha Daghlian (ART), Chair of Treasury Adam Gittler (SBA). Learn more about your executive council and find contact info on our website!
New Adjunct Orientation Sept. 20 3-5PM
Looking for a bit of extra support as you prepare for the start of classes? Attend the PSU/PSUFA orientation for new adjuncts! We will share useful information on everything from online teaching tools to labor contracts on Friday, September 20 from 3-5pm in the Office of Academic Innovation (OAI) and on Zoom (please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/8eNWADAMXhpyetnp9).
Stick around after orientation to join us for a casual happy hour gathering on Friday September 20, 5:00-6:30 at Rogue Hall (across the street from PSU's campus). AFT-OR will provide snacks, cash bar available. Come meet your colleagues and build community! This happy hour event is open to ALL adjuncts. Please RSVP: https://forms.gle/8eNWADAMXhpyetnp9
Join the bargaining research and action team
What is your dream contract? How are you going to get it? Full contract negotiations begin in 2025 and your voice is needed to shape the platform and priorities of contract negotiations and the organizing that will make us powerful at the table.
Email organizing@psufa.org and psufa.bargaining@gmail.com to find out more and sign up.
Join a committee!
Build the strength of your union by joining a committee membership, finance, communications, political action, grievances, and DEIJ. Email organizing@psufa.org for more info on specific committees and how to join.