Assistance Fund
The GEU understands that working as a graduate employee can mean having little or no safety net for emergencies, unexpected expenditures, and other surprise financial needs. We are proud to offer a financial Assistance Fund to support our members in times of need.
GEU members in good standing are eligible to apply for emergency funding in the amount of up to $1400 through the Assistance Fund. Funds are allocated based on need and our goal is to approve as many funding applications as possible. The Assistance Fund applications are accepted on a rolling deadline, with applications closing on the 4th of each month and rolling over to the next month’s disbursement.
This resource is for YOU! Don’t hesitate to apply if you find yourself in need of support. You can find our application form here.
Please note that applicants must have a current appointment and be active GEU members. Not a member? Sign up for GEU membership here and get all the benefits of membership immediately!
Paid Training Opportunity – AFT Member Organizing Institute
AFT-Oregon’s Member Organizing Institute (MOI) is accepting applications for the Fall term. MOI is a three-month intensive paid training program that teaches organizing skills through real-world experience with mentorship from AFT-OR and local leaders. The institute’s goal is to train union members to build power, grow our membership, engage current members in our union and ensure the long-term sustainability of our local by training members to continue their organizing work and help develop others after participating.
Please contact your GEU board to apply for the MOI!
We are looking for members who are interested in using this development opportunity as a way to jump-start or deepen a long-term involvement with their local. Member organizers will be paid $25/hour, for a maximum of 10 hours a week.
Applications for Fall are due September 4th, 2026.
Program highlights include:
- Attend a two-day organizing training with other member organizing institute participants
- Get real-world field experience under guidance from professional organizing staff
- Regular team meetings with other MOI participants to debrief and learn
- Establish & build organizing practices for your local
Key dates:
Program end date: December 11th, 2026
Application Deadline: September 4th, 2026
Required paid training: September 26th & 27th, 2026
Program start date: September 28th, 2026
Please note that applicants must have a current appointment and be active GEU members. Not a member? Sign up for GEU membership here and get all the benefits of membership immediately!