Big Wins in Bargaining for OSEA Chapters
Across the state, OSEA chapters have won exciting new contract rights that will change members’ lives for the better. We spoke with five OSEA chapters who recently signed collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) with their employers have shared their wins and how they got them. While every OSEA chapter, employer and bargaining process is unique, it is clear that solidarity, perseverance... Read More
Holiday Hours
OSEA offices will be closed from Thursday, Dec. 22 at noon through Monday, Jan. 2. If you have an urgent matter, email info@osea.org. Please give us your name, chapter/employer, contact information and some details about the circumstances. Thank you and have a wonderful holiday! Read More
Register Today for Legislative Education Day (LED) March 5-6, 2023
Members — register today for Legislative Education Day (LED) on March 5-6, 2023! LED is the prime opportunity for elected officials at the state level to hear from the experts on education — OSEA members! Follow this to register… Read More
OSEA Member Honored by Oregon Association of School Libraries
Recognition from your peers is an awesome feeling! OSEA member Gigi Michaels of Medford Chapter 15 (pictured, photo courtesy of the Medford School District) was named 2022 Classified Staff of the Year by the Oregon Association of School Libraries (OASL) at their Oct. 15, 2022, conference in Bend. Michaels was honored for her work in the library at Griffin Creek Elementary. “It... Read More
AFT Innovation Grant Application Instructions for Chapters
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), OSEA’s national affiliate, has announced new grant opportunities for the 2022-23 school year to support local initiatives on educator recruitment and retention and career and technical education. All OSEA chapters are encouraged to apply; please note that your application must include a written endorsement from President Sarah Wofford.... Read More
From Pres. Sarah Wofford: Making Our Endorsement for Governor
Dear OSEA Family, As a chapter leader for over seven years before I became OSEA president, I really do get how unpleasant political campaigns can be. But we can’t fight for better wages, benefits and quality of life for our members at the bargaining table alone. I have learned from our members that we can either be at the table or the main course. We each have to use our votes... Read More
ZONE V MEMBERS – EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE ON UNION’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
July 2022 Attention all Zone V members – In June, your OSEA Zone V Director, Sarah Wofford, was elected to be OSEA State President at Conference 2022! This leaves a vacancy on our Board and an exciting opportunity for members in Zone V to run for this important OSEA office. If you’re interested in representing our union at the local, state and national levels, you’re invited... Read More
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2022 Scholarship Recipients
OSEA members work in education because we believe in education. That’s why our union is proud to offer more than $20,000 in scholarships to members and relatives each year! We are proud to announce the recipients of our 2022 scholarships. Lou Gerber Scholarship for OSEA members Maria Andrade of Beaverton Chapter 48 Heidi Newton of Clatskanie Chapter 53 Wanda Drudis-Swainson... Read More
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