Labor Day Message from the OSEA Board
OSEA’s Board of Directors recorded a special message for members on Labor Day 2021. Watch it here. Read More
OSEA Names Susan Miller Interim Executive Director
The OSEA Board of Directors has appointed Susan Miller as interim executive director, following the retirement of Rick Shidaker. Susan has been part of the OSEA staff since 2016, when she was hired as Director of Field Operations. We are grateful for her leadership during this transition. The Board of Directors now begins the process for hiring a new executive director. In accordance... Read More
Statewide Virtual Leadership Training
OSEA will hold a virtual leadership training on Saturday, Sept. 25, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. OSEA’s virtual leadership training is an opportunity to learn the nuts and bolts of union leadership — from the roles of various officer positions to member organizing to parliamentary procedures. This training for chapter officers is designed for those who are new union leaders as well... Read More
Oregon AFL-CIO to hold virtual labor day celebration
Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 6. Please join the Oregon AFL-CIO alongside Oregon’s entire labor movement to honor our state’s workers and commit to fighting for the future prosperity of all working people. On Labor Day, and every day, it’s critical that we continue to fight for progress to improve the lives of workers and families. Read More
Wildfire Resources
Our hearts are with all Oregonians who have been impacted by the fires. OSEA is doing all we can to support members in need during this difficult time. We have compiled resources for those in need and those seeking to help. Read More
2021 Board Election Results
Following OSEA’s 83rd Annual Conference, held virtually June 24-26, delegates participated in mail ballot elections to choose members to serve on OSEA’s Board of Directors. Read More
Conference 2021 Recap
OSEA’s 83rd Annual Conference wrapped up on Saturday, June 26. Catch up on all that happened! Read More
Meet the 2021 Employee of the Year: Brian Hanson of Bend-La Pine Chapter 6!
Every year, OSEA selects one outstanding member to receive one of our union’s highest honors: the Employee of the Year Award. OSEA is proud to announce that the 2021 Employee of the Year is Brian Hanson of Bend-La Pine Chapter 6! OSEA President Lisa Gourley made the surprise announcement at Hanson’s worksite earlier this afternoon. “Brian is a shining example of... Read More
Oregon Legislature Affirms UI Equity for School Employees
On Thursday, May 13, the Oregon House of Representatives confirmed that more school employees deserve equal access to unemployment insurance (UI) benefits by passing SB 496. This bill removes the unfair “reasonable assurance” restriction on UI eligibility for food service, prekindergarten and early intervention education workers during school recess periods like summer break. “This... Read More
OSEA Member Paula Steinweg is Oregon’s ESP of the Year
Please join OSEA in congratulating Paula Steinweg, Oregon’s first Education Support Professional of the Year! Paula is a member of Jewell Chapter 145 who wears many hats in her work for the Jewell School District. As a bus driver, education assistant and school librarian, Paula goes above and beyond every day for her students. Paula initiated and coordinates a bi-annual... Read More
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