Photos: GTFF Negotiates Contract with UO

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April 19, 2026
Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation lead negotiator Chen Su speaks during the GTFF’s contract negotiations with UO on April 17th, 2026. (Chris Castro/Emerald)
Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation lead negotiator Chen Su speaks during the GTFF’s contract negotiations with UO on April 17th, 2026. (Chris Castro/Emerald)
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Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation lead negotiator Chen Su speaks during the GTFF’s contract negotiations with UO on April 17th, 2026. (Chris Castro/Emerald)
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