Jonathan Bohn

October 14, 2021

organizing, MN State Policy/Procedure, legislative update, Government Relations

U.S. Dept. of Ed Announces Transformational Changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Jonathan Bohn

October 14, 2021

organizing, MN State Policy/Procedure, legislative update, Government Relations

Borrowers who devote a decade of their lives to public service should be able to rely on the promise of Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Jonathan Bohn

September 27, 2021

COVID, Government Relations, MN State Policy/Procedure

Faculty Eligible for Pfizer Vaccine Booster

Jonathan Bohn

September 27, 2021

COVID, Government Relations, MN State Policy/Procedure

Faculty Eligible for Pfizer Vaccine Booster

Faculty are encouraged to get the Pfizer Vaccine Booster.

Welcome Back IFO Update

Welcome back to all returning faculty and welcome to all new faculty.

Jonathan Bohn

August 10, 2021

Government Relations, legislative update, negotiations, organizing

2021 Legislative Wrap Up

Jonathan Bohn

August 10, 2021

Government Relations, legislative update, negotiations, organizing

This is a summary of the higher education bill, as well as provisions included in other committee bills that impact on Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.

Jonathan Bohn

August 6, 2021

COVID, Government Relations, MN State Policy/Procedure

COVID Safety Update

Jonathan Bohn

August 6, 2021

COVID, Government Relations, MN State Policy/Procedure

Our efforts include mask mandates, vaccine requirements, and flexibility for faculty to continue teaching online.

Jonathan Bohn

February 18, 2021

COVID, Government Relations, legislative update, organizing

MN Releases COVID Vaccine Connector Tool

Jonathan Bohn

February 18, 2021

COVID, Government Relations, legislative update, organizing

MN Releases COVID Vaccine Connector Tool

The IFO is working with the Walz administration to ensure university faculty and staff are included in the early groups of those eligible to be vaccinated.

Jonathan Bohn

February 1, 2021

organizing, legislative update, Government Relations

Legislative Update: Gov. Walz Releases Budget Proposal

Jonathan Bohn

February 1, 2021

organizing, legislative update, Government Relations

Legislative Update: Gov. Walz Releases Budget Proposal

Gov. Walz proposes $61M for MinnState campuses.

Jonathan Bohn

October 22, 2020

Government Relations, legislative update, organizing, MN State Policy/Procedure

Gov. Walz Signs Bonding Bill

Jonathan Bohn

October 22, 2020

Government Relations, legislative update, organizing, MN State Policy/Procedure

The $1.87 billion bonding bill will help pay for hundreds of infrastructure projects that will bring long-term benefits to communities across the state, including $90 million for Minnesota State campuses.

Jonathan Bohn

September 17, 2020

Government Relations, legislative update, organizing

What's your plan to vote?

Jonathan Bohn

September 17, 2020

Government Relations, legislative update, organizing

Find all the info needed to develop your plan to vote here.

Jonathan Bohn

May 17, 2020

Government Relations, legislative update, negotiations

Important Contract Ratification Update

Jonathan Bohn

May 17, 2020

Government Relations, legislative update, negotiations

MN Senate passed an amended version of the contract ratification bill.

Jonathan Bohn

April 8, 2020

COVID, Meet and Confer, Government Relations, IFO President

Gov. Walz Extends Stay at Home Order - How does that impact faculty?

Jonathan Bohn

April 8, 2020

COVID, Meet and Confer, Government Relations, IFO President

Gov. Walz Extends Stay at Home Order - How does that impact faculty?

Walz’s order to stay home is forecasted to significantly slow the spread of COVID-19, pushing out the peak of the disease and allowing the state to continue key preparations for the pandemic.

Jonathan Bohn

April 6, 2020

Disabilities Advocacy, Faculty of Color Caucus, Feminist Issues, FoC IC, FOCC, Government Relations, IFO President, LGBTQ+ Caucus, LGBTQ+ Committee, organizing

Gov. Walz Launches Discrimination Helpline

Jonathan Bohn

April 6, 2020

Disabilities Advocacy, Faculty of Color Caucus, Feminist Issues, FoC IC, FOCC, Government Relations, IFO President, LGBTQ+ Caucus, LGBTQ+ Committee, organizing

Gov. Walz Launches Discrimination Helpline

The toll-free helpline (1-833-454-0148) will allow those who experience or witness bias and discrimination to report incidents to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.

Jonathan Bohn

March 19, 2020

Government Relations, IFO President, organizing

Chancellor Malhotra Remarks to Board of Trustees

Jonathan Bohn

March 19, 2020

Government Relations, IFO President, organizing

The Chancellor's remarks reveal the priorities of his decision-making process during these difficult times.

Jonathan Bohn

February 11, 2020

Government Relations

IFO 2020 State Legislative Priorities

Jonathan Bohn

February 11, 2020

Government Relations

The IFO will be focused heavily on three major issues during the 2020 session: final ratification of the IFO contract, supplemental campus funding, and campus infrastructure investments.

Jonathan Bohn

January 15, 2020

Government Relations, IFO President, organizing

IFO wins two big victories in lawsuit

Jonathan Bohn

January 15, 2020

Government Relations, IFO President, organizing

At each stage of the case, we have proven to the courts that the IFO strengthens the faculty’s democratic rights to associate together freely and to speak collectively.

Brent Jeffers

January 6, 2020

Government Relations, IFO President, negotiations