Local 083 · Worker-led across Oregon
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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A strong response gives our bargaining team a clear measure of worker readiness and shows management that we are organized across all seven universities.
Fast paths for OSU classified workers.
Vet Med coworkers can stop by to meet Sylvia, our SEIU Local 503 organizer, talk about the workplace, and grab food and union swag.
Where: College of Veterinary Medicine
Join SEIU Local 503 President Johnny Earl and OSU bargaining delegate Damien Manassa in Memorial Union room 211 or on Zoom for a Q&A about where bargaining stands, what a strike is and what the Higher Ed strike pledge means. Sign the pledge with coworkers. Catered lunch will be provided for in-person attendees; menu details and Zoom connection information are coming soon.
Where: Memorial Union room 211 or Zoom
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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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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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.
Read the story →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.
Our strength is our members. Join us to build a better OSU.
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Have a workplace question or need help finding the right contact? Our steward and executive teams are here to help.
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