Ratified · October 15, 2026
Higher education members voted 97% to ratify our new contract. We won 3% COLAs on November 1, 2026 and November 1, 2027, full steps each year and workplace protections.
Together, we did it.
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Our new contract
Read the ratification announcement and our guide to key dates, protected benefits and the work still ahead.
Fast paths for OSU classified workers.
Join our membership meeting in MU 211 or on Zoom. We’ll begin at 12:15 p.m. with contract updates, membership news, and Workday.
Where: Memorial Union room 211, or Zoom
Higher education members voted 97% to ratify our new contract: 3% COLAs in 2026 and 2027, full annual steps and workplace protections.
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A Local 083 reference for Oregon State University staff, adapted from SEIU 503’s October 2 bargaining update.
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Pay dates, the 2028 reopener, protected benefits and the negotiations still ahead.
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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