Results from OSEA’s Opening Our Schools Safely Survey

Until a vaccine for COVID-19 is widely available, how can schools meet the educational needs of students without risking the health and safety of students and staff? We asked OSEA-represented education employees to share their thoughts, ideas and concerns in a recent survey.  Read More

Conference 2020 is Cancelled

Due to the threat of COVID-19, OSEA has made the difficult decision to cancel Conference 2020, originally scheduled for June 25-27. This decision follows Gov. Kate Brown’s plan for reopening the state, which restricts large gatherings through summer 2020. Conference is an important event for our union — it is a key part of the governance of our organization, as well... Read More

Nicolle Landau of Lake Oswego Chapter 12 is OSEA’s 2020 Employee of the Year!

Nicolle Landau of Lake Oswego Chapter 12 has been named OSEA’s 2020 Employee of the Year. She received this award after being nominated by her chapter and selected by OSEA’s past presidents. “OSEA’s Employee of the Year Award honors one outstanding member who goes above and beyond for their students, school and OSEA chapter. I can think of no one more deserving... Read More

COVID-19 Update: School Closure Extended Through the Academic Year

On Wednesday, April 8, Gov. Kate Brown and Colt Gill, director of the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), announced that the public school closure will be extended through the academic year out of the need to protect students and staff during this pandemic. All staff will continue in paid status. Gov. Brown also extended her executive order regarding post-secondary education. I... Read More

Find Your Field Rep

OSEA is working to support and represent members during this unprecedented time. Find the contact information for your field representative here.  Read More

Coronavirus updates for school employees

The health, safety and wellness of the employees we represent is our first priority. OSEA will share updates, information and resources on COVID-19 as it becomes available.  Read More

Update on School Closures from President Lisa Gourley

On Tuesday, March 17, Gov. Kate Brown issued an executive order extending the school closure through April 28, 2020, in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Her order directs public schools to continue to pay all regular employees during the closure. Knowing that we will have paychecks in this time is a tremendous relief for so many OSEA-represented employees. Our union... Read More

Advocating for our rights

Across Oregon, the novel coronavirus outbreak has created a public health emergency that is affecting the membership and represented employees of the Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA), as well as our families, schools and communities. During this unprecedented time we are working with state and local governments, school districts and our chapters to protect the health,... Read More

Introducing the Worksite Organizer Incentive Program

OSEA launched a new Worksite Organizer (WSO) Incentive Program at Leadership Summit III, with cash prizes for WSOs and new members. The WSO Incentive Program comes as Oregon enacts House Bill (HB) 2016, which gives union representatives new rights and obligations to meet with new hires in their bargaining unit. WSOs now have unprecedented opportunities to share the benefits of... Read More

Leadership Summit III, Jan. 24-25

Leadership Summit III will focus on preparing chapters for new rights and responsibilities under House Bill (HB) 2016. Don’t miss this important opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of how the new law will impact our union, as well as tools to strengthen your chapter. Every chapter should send four representatives, including at least two worksite organizers. OSEA... Read More