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The Coalition of Graduate Employees circles the Kerr Administration building as a bargaining session between CGE and OSU occurs on Dec. 6. The two parties came to tentative agreement Friday.

CGE ratifies wage agreement

Kip Franich, Reporter
December 10, 2024

The Coalition of Graduate Employees had two days to vote on whether to accept the tentative agreement made with Oregon State University representatives on Friday; the vote passed Monday with 93% of union...

The Coalition of Graduate Employees circles the Kerr Administration building as a bargaining session between CGE and OSU occurs on Dec. 6. The two parties came to tentative agreement Friday.

OSU, CGE arrive at tentative agreement

Audrey Saiz, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2024

Oregon State University and the Coalition of Graduate Employees bargaining team came to a tentative agreement Friday night. The agreement includes a 13% raise to the minimum, a three year contract,...

The Coalition of Graduate Employees protested the President's Winter Celebration Thursday morning. CGE continues to negotiate with OSU over fair wages.

CGE protests President’s Winter Celebration

Audrey Saiz, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2024

While early risers studied in the Memorial Union Thursday morning, chants echoed through the halls from the MU lounge. The Coalition of Graduate Employees brought their picketing inside to the President’s...

Grad students march towards MU quad on Nov 22, 2024.

Undergrads feel effects of CGE strike

Hailey Cook, Reporter
December 5, 2024

The Coalition of Graduate Employees went on strike on Nov. 12 after months of negotiations with Oregon State University.  Since then, classes and grades usually directed by graduate teaching assistants...

CGE strikers chant in front of the Memorial Union on Nov. 22.

CGE, OSU wage negotiations stall

Kip Franich, Reporter
December 2, 2024

Representatives from Oregon State University and the Coalition of Graduate Employees met for mediation sessions on Nov. 22 and 25 to try to come to terms on wages for graduate employees and are set to...

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Letter to the Editor: OSU needs to address systemic problems

Jezz Brown-Hamlett
November 23, 2024

What connects a White, genderqueer, exMormon with a Nepali father and a Latina single mom? All of our children attend the same campus-based preschool class. Headstart is a preschool program for low-income...

The Coalition of Graduate Employees strikes on Tuesday, Nov. 12, after negotiations with Oregon State University did not meet expectations.

OSU looks to replace teachers during CGE strike

Kip Franich, Reporter
November 22, 2024

Editor's note: This article has been edited to clarify the percentage of wages that Erika Stewart spends on rent. This story has also been updated to clarify what training graduate students receive in...

The Coalition of Graduate Employees strikes on Tuesday, Nov. 12, after negotiations with Oregon State University did not meet expectations.

Letter to the Editor: Open letter to SWLF Admin, CLA and other OSU leadership

November 22, 2024

As faculty and instructors in the School of Writing, Literature, and Film, we write to respectfully express our grave concern regarding the potential and actual request that we take over classes...

The Coalition of Graduate Employees strikes on Tuesday, Nov. 12, after negotiations with Oregon State University did not meet expectations.

CGE, OSU negotiations at standstill

Kip Franich, Reporter
November 20, 2024

The mediation between Oregon State University and the Coalition of Graduate Employees over increased salaries for graduate employees on Monday ended at an impasse, with neither side willing to budge. According...

The Coalition of Graduate Employees commenced a strike on Tuesday after negotiations with the university did not meet their expectations. The strike will continue into next week.

CGE, OSU not coming to terms

Kip Franich, Reporter
November 15, 2024

The Coalition of Graduate Employees met with Oregon State University representatives to mediate graduate employee wages Thursday, but were unable to come to an agreement. While earlier mediation did...

The ASOSU Senate is sworn in at the ASOSU Inauguration at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon, May 31.

ASOSU Senate declares solidarity with striking graduate students

Fox Perez, ASOSU Beat Reporter
November 13, 2024

The Associated Students of Oregon State University Senate announced their solidarity with the university’s striking graduate students on Tuesday. This endorsement arrives in the midst of growing tensions...

The Coalition of Graduate Employees commenced a strike on Tuesday after negotiations with the university did not meet their expectations.

CGE commences first union strike at Oregon State University

Kip Franich, Reporter
November 12, 2024

Negotiations between Oregon State University and the Coalition of Graduate Employees over Veterans Day weekend officially came to a standstill, prompting CGE to stage a walkout Tuesday morning.  Through...

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