Every first Friday of the month, our national affiliates AFT and AAUP will be holding days of action in support of higher education leading up to a larger day of action on May 1, 2026. This month’s Day of Action falls on Friday, December 5. As part of the larger movement, we’re asking our members to wear their UAOSU shirts this Friday and for every first Friday day of action to show solidarity with fellow OSU faculty and other academic workers across the country. With higher education under attack at the federal level and facing funding cuts at the state level, we need to continue building our collective power and strengthening our connections with fellow higher education workers.
If you haven’t picked up a UAOSU shirt yet, please reply to this email so we can get one to you.
In addition to the national Day of Action, this Friday we will be hosting a rare even week Odd Friday on December 5 at Common Fields. Join us as we celebrate reaching the end of the quarter and the faculty community we’re building here at OSU. Our union will cover the first drink for all faculty who attend so be sure to invite your colleagues to join you. I hope to see you all there!
In solidarity,
Diana Castillo, UAOSU Secretary