Members of the Oregon Health & Science University and Graduate Researchers United (GRU) bargaining teams met Tuesday, Jan. 24, in their first collective bargaining session, which was held virtually. After participant introductions, the teams finalized ground rules for bargaining.
GRU brought forward proposals relating to three articles, outlined below. The OHSU team looks forward to continuing negotiations and addressing proposals at the next session, and appreciates the planning and preparation demonstrated by the GRU team.
In addition to the finalization of ground rules, this week the GRU team shared proposals relating to three articles. These were:
The teams reached agreement on the ground rules on the first day of negotiation.
Collective bargaining is a process, and OHSU appreciates the constructive start to negotiations with GRU. The teams will next meet on Tuesday, Feb. 7, with bi-monthly-to-weekly meetings as determined by the teams.