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SEIU Local 503 at Oregon State University

Local 083 · Worker-led across Oregon

Sign the Higher Ed strike pledge

Management is still at 0% COLA, with major takeaways still on the table. Signing the pledge shows that Higher Ed workers reject this offer and are ready to keep fighting for a fair contract.

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What it is
A way to show our bargaining team and management that workers reject the current offer
What it is not
The pledge is not a strike-authorization vote
What comes next
Sign once, then ask 10 coworkers to stand with you

Build the response

Updated as bargaining moves

Sign once. Ask 10 coworkers.

A strong response gives our bargaining team a clear measure of worker readiness and shows management that we are organized across all seven universities.

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Upcoming Events

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Jul21
Zoom Meeting
5:00 PM

Higher Ed Mediation Update

Mediation with university management is still underway and taking longer than expected. Join our SEIU Local 503 Higher Ed Bargaining Team on Zoom at 5 p.m. for the latest developments and what comes next. Please join by 5:05 p.m.; anyone joining after 5:05 p.m. will be removed.

Where: Online via Zoom

Tue, Jul 21, 2026View event details →
From our union

News & updates

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BargainingJuly 23, 2026

We made noise. Management moved on steps.

Our bargaining team credits worker action with pushing management off its original step position. The movement matters, but 0% COLA and major takeaways remain.

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OSU bargaining delegate Damien Manassa addresses Local 083 members and supporters holding SEIU signs at McNary Field
BargainingJuly 13, 2026

More than 140 rally at Oregon State for fair classified staff contract

More than 140 members and supporters rallied at McNary Field and marched to Kerr Administration Building on June 30, the day our previous contract expired.

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EventsJuly 10, 2026

July 16 membership meeting moved to MU 215

The July 16 Local 083 membership meeting has moved from MU 211 to MU 215 after a double-booking. Join us at noon for TOGO'S sandwiches.

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Who we are

1,454 workers keeping OSU—and Oregon—working.

Local 083 is SEIU Local 503's union for classified staff at Oregon State University. We are administrative staff, food service workers, custodians, IT professionals, researchers, tradespeople and many other coworkers building a fairer workplace together.

1,454represented OSU workers
36Oregon counties represented
Meet our union and leadership
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Contact us

Have a workplace question or need help finding the right contact? Our steward and executive teams are here to help.

Stewards Email: [email protected]

Leadership Email: [email protected]