What next?

Domestic partner benefits are cut by the State Legislature: http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/309409 The 'savings' from cutting out people's family members from coverage will not even be a drop in the bucket: "It costs the state $3 million to cover domestic partners and $625 million for other employees and their dependents, Ecker said. "

Just another reason for excellent researchers to flee to other states that are less discriminatory.

Someone (we can't figure out who is the organizer) is calling for a solidarity gathering at Old Main at 2pm on Friday the 18th. See the complete info in the prior post.

A discussion on possible recourse in the face of imminent cuts to graduate salaries and benefits is sensationalized by the Wildcat, which claims that graduate students are organizing a walk-out or strike, although neither is likely in the short term, and contrary to what the Wildcat says, was not supported by the council: http://wildcat.arizona.edu/news/grads-may-stage-walkout-to-protest-cuts-1.477661