Our union bargaining update: 0% COLAs and a 19-year step path
Our bargaining team reports that management's latest offer includes zero percent COLAs over four years, a 19-year step path and proposed rollbacks to member rights.
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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.
Stand with our coworkers and email OSU President Jayathi Murthy and the Board of Trustees: Reject zero percent COLAs, a 19-year step path and rollbacks to our rights.
Management said it would provide economics proposals, but failed to bring them when expected. SEIU put our proposals forward for members to review and share.
SEIU Local 503, Local 083 introduces its new executive leadership team and authorized steward roster in a memo sent to OSU Employee and Labor Relations.
Read the bargaining-only April 16 membership meeting update, including bargaining timeline notes and next steps from the slide deck.
The bargaining observation was originally scheduled for 10:00 AM. Around 9:00 AM, management changed it to 1:15 PM. We are sending email updates and have updated the website.
A shared Zoom background is a simple way to show solidarity in bargaining sessions, protect privacy, and keep the focus on our contract. Download the 2026 pack here.
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