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OSEA is a member-driven union representing more than 22,000 workers in public schools, community colleges, libraries, parks and Head Starts. Founded in 1938 by a small group of school janitors who banded together to promote their trade and provide training, OSEA members know that we are stronger together. We stand for fair wages, safe working conditions and excellent public schools. The first step to making a difference is becoming an OSEA member! When our membership is strong,... Read More
Membership activities
Legislative Victory! Unemployment Access for All Begins Jan. 2024
Classified school employees have been blocked from unemployment benefits when we are laid off — until now. Thanks to OSEA members who have worked on this issue for decades, including many who testified and shared stories just this year, an OSEA-backed bill will give classified the... Read More
State News
OSEA Member Zandra Jansma Named 2023 Oregon ESP of the Year
Oregon ESP of the Year Zandra Jansma of Three Rivers Chapter 22 (right) with Three Rivers School District Superintendent David Valenzuela. The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has named OSEA member Zandra Jansma of Three Rivers Chapter 22 the 2023 Education Support Professional... Read More
All In for OSEA
Become Part of the Union Movement — Join OSEA Today!
Did you know that union members in Oregon make 11 percent more, on average, than non-union workers in the same jobs? That’s because our strength in numbers gives union members a say in our workplaces. Together, we win better wages, benefits, working conditions and more. OSEA... Read More
OSEA Board of Directors
OSEA Seeks Zone VII Director
August 29, 2022 – Do you ever wonder how decisions are made in our union at the state level and who makes them? OSEA is led by our Board of Directors — and right now, we have a vacancy in the Zone VII director position, which represents members from the eastern Oregon area!... Read More
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