OSEA backs Avakian for Secretary of State

Friends do right by friends, even when it’s hard. Three Democrats are running for Oregon secretary of state. All three have, in the past, enjoyed OSEA’s endorsement because they promised to watch out for us. When Gov. John Kitzhaber proposed slashing PERS benefits for OSEA members and retirees, two of those three broke that promise by voting twice to cut the modest retirement... Read More

Wirth appointed president of AACSE

OSEA Vice President Ma’Lena Wirth was appointed president of the American Association of Classified School Employees (AACSE) by the organization’s board of directors at its annual spring meeting on April 4. Wirth, who had been serving as one of two elected AACSE directors from OSEA, will serve as AACSE president for the next two years. Wirth said she sees her appointment as... Read More