Contract negotiations are continuing to move ahead full steam, and your all-star union bargaining team is back with another update! Bargaining Team Member and PSUFA Chair of Membership All Schisler Blizzard brings this report straight from the table to all our adjunct members:
3/21/25 Bargaining Recap: "During the March 21 Bargaining Session, PSUFA opened Article 4 (Orientation and Onboarding) with proposed changes that would increase the frequency of University-wide adjunct orientation events, procure paid orientation opportunities for adjuncts, and require enhanced resource guides for adjuncts. This proposal language reflects consistent feedback from adjuncts across the University that onboarding and departmental support is inconsistent and, for some, nonexistent. PSUFA also proposed increasing virtual access to University events, and increasing funds for adjunct inclusion within departments.
PSU opened and passed Article 7 (Bargaining Unit Member Rights), with suggested changes that were both technical and substantive. More info to come.
This was also our first session with observers! Observing bargaining puts pressure on Admin and shows our solidarity."
The next session takes place this Friday, April 4, from 9:30am-1:30pm, and your team needs YOU to show up and show admin that we are united in the fight for a fair contract and a better PSU for everyone! In-person and remote options are available. RSVP at the link below:
When: Friday, April 4, 9:30-1:30pm
Where: Room 316 (Mt. Rainier Room), Richard & Maurine Neuberger Center, 1600 SW 4th Ave. and on Zoom https://pdx.zoom.us/j/84306099553
RSVP here: https://airtable.com/appGBGq9nW0w9BrSc/pagxQ3rqp4Eu4BrZH/form
Upcoming bargaining dates and times
April 4 9:30-1:30 and April 18 9:30-1:30.
Plus! Your Bargaining Team will be hosting a brief (15 minutes) Post-Bargaining Team Huddle for remote and in-person observers after each session. Join the huddle and build our team spirit by joining the link 15 minutes after the end of each bargaining session! (Link provided upon RSVP or in the PSUFA Discord channel)
Post-Bargaining Team Huddle (on Zoom 15 mins after the close of each session)
Keep an eye on your inbox for more important bargaining news and great events in the coming weeks, and reach out if you have questions about other ways to get involved and support your fellow adjuncts!