Become Part of the Union Movement — Join OSEA Today!

Did you know that union members in Oregon make 11 percent more, on average, than non-union workers in the same jobs? That’s because our strength in numbers gives union members a say in our workplaces. Together, we win better wages, benefits, working conditions and more. OSEA is your union, and we are here to support you on the job. But you’re not a member until you complete... Read More

Congratulations to the 2022 MIP Winning Chapters — You’re Keeping Our Contracts Strong!

The 2022 results for OSEA’s Membership Incentive Program (MIP) are in, with 35 chapters eligible for incentive payments! Chapter leaders, worksite organizers, rank-and-file members and OSEA staff across the state have worked hard to boost membership in their chapters. And it shows — since July 1, 2,300 workers have joined OSEA! MIP allows OSEA to invest in local chapters... Read More

Membership Incentive Program Deadline is May 1

Chapters must qualify by May 1 to receive incentive payments. The Membership Incentive Program allows OSEA to invest in chapters and support organizing by providing incentive payments to chapters with membership rates of 70 percent or higher.  Read More

Chapters Learn Organizing Strategies at Leadership Summit IV

Nearly 100 chapter officers and worksite organizers (WSOs) spent last weekend learning new tools and strategies to organize and represent members during OSEA’s fourth annual Leadership Summit. The event focused on new hire orientations, an excellent opportunity for union representatives to educate incoming staff on the role of the union and the importance of membership. Under... Read More

President Lisa Gourley Shares an Update for the New Year

“Holy Cow!” It’s 2022 and our union continues pushing forward. Our lives have been forever catalogued in the history of our nation as those in the “Great War,” “Great Depression” or other era-defining events. Just as those times were not “great” to live in, there is nothing great about the crisis brought on due to COVID-19. Profound change has occurred with lasting... Read More

As educators, OSEA members know the value of education. That’s why our union awards over $20,000 in scholarships each year to help members and their families pursue their academic goals. Additional scholarships are available through our partners, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and Union Plus. The Free College Program and Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program... Read More

Know your rights: health and safety equity for school employees

This customizable poster can help members deal with safety concerns during the pandemic.  Read More

March 1-5 is Classified School Employees Week!

Gov. Kate Brown has declared March 1-5 as Classified School Employees Week in honor of the dedication, hard work and critical importance of classified to Oregon schools. OSEA is celebrating Classified School Employees Week with the theme “Classified Are Always Essential!” You can read the governor’s proclamation and find posters, cards and more to recognize classified... Read More

One Month Since Leadership Summit III, OSEA Chapters Are Energized to Organize

In January, chapter leaders and organizers gathered in Portland for OSEA’s Leadership Summit III. The two-day event offered chapters an opportunity to delve into the provisions of House Bill (HB) 2016, a new Oregon law that makes the most significant changes to public sector union rights in decades. Two changes from HB 2016 have the potential to boost organizing in OSEA chapters.... Read More

Summit Will Prepare OSEA Chapters for New Rights and Regulations Under HB 2016

A new law is radically reshaping communications between OSEA chapters and employers after it went into effect Jan. 1, 2020. House Bill (HB) 2016 makes changes to the Public Employees Collective Bargaining Act (PECBA) to give public sector unions more rights and responsibilities to ensure all bargaining unit members understand their contract rights and representation. Districts and... Read More