Beaverton, Woodburn to host First Book events
Thanks to the combined efforts of OSEA members in Beaverton and Woodburn, more than 40,000 new books will find their way into the hands of low-income children next month. Together, Beaverton Chapter 48 and Woodburn Chapter 25 signed up enough people to qualify for a truckload of books from First Book, a national nonprofit that distributes free new books to children in need. The... Read More
Sweet Home turns out town for First Book
Sweet Home Chapter 3’s First Book drive was a massive success, with 40,000 new, high-quality books now available to local schools and students. The drive, which started with the chapter gathering 2,000 signatures with help from Lane County Head Start Chapter 600, culminated in a two-day event during which the nonprofit First Book delivered a truck full of books to the Sweet Home... Read More
ASL interpreters need higher wages
Supporters of American Sign Language interpreters in Eugene Chapter 1 raise their hands to show applause at a Eugene School Board meeting. More than 60 purple-clad Eugene Chapter 1 American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters and their supporters made a strong case for fair wages at the Eugene School Board meeting on Wednesday, May 18. Many were wearing T-shirts carrying the slogan... Read More
First we march, then we vote!
Labor and progressive advocates marched on the Oregon State Capitol on Sunday, demanding respect for all working people and urging folks to make their voice heard via the ballot. The May Day march in Salem highlighted issues such as immigrant rights, keeping families together and standing up against hate. On the Capitol steps, OSEA President Tim Stoelb highlighted our nation’s... Read More
Big businesses need to pay their share
For more than two decades, Oregon has been disinvesting in our education system through legislative inaction, bad ballot measures and increased efforts to privatize school services. Additionally, we’ve experienced deep cuts to art, library, physical education and music programs, as well as drastic reductions in counseling and student support services. These actions have made us... Read More
Our 2016 Employee of the Year
Cheryl Radinovich, a Harney County School District employee for 32 years, has been selected by OSEA as its 2016 Employee of the Year. The announcement was made May 5 by OSEA President Tim Stoelb at a Burns High School assembly. This was the third time in the award’s history that the OSEA Employee of the Year was from Harney County. The past winners, Muriel Wenick (2000) and Monica... Read More
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