The Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation voted to authorize a strike, Friday night.

The vote came after a long contract negotiation with the University of Oregon centered around cost of living increases, parental leave, healthcare and more. Bargaining between UO and the GTFF began in November, 2013 and the GTFF contract ran out in March, 2014. See the complete timeline here.

Both the university and the GTFF have until Oct. 27 to submit their final offers to a state mediator, after which time the GTFF must wait 30 days to officially strike. During the 30-day period, the university has the option to bring new offers to the bargaining table. A potential strike would be close to dead week and finals.

Acting Provost Frances Bronet said that the university is ready in the event of a strike in Around the O.

“We have policies and procedures in place to ensure classes continue with as little interruption as possible.”

Updates to come.

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