What OSU classified workers need to know—verified bargaining reports, workplace updates, member actions and stories from our union community.
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.
Pay dates, the 2028 reopener, protected benefits and the negotiations still ahead.
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Our Higher Ed Bargaining team announces a tentative agreement. The strike has been called off. Workers should report to work at their usual start times Monday morning.
Historical announcement. The September 28 strike was later called off; see our bargaining hub for current ratification information. Union leaders credit members’ collective action for progress on contract protections.
Historical announcement. The September 28 strike was later called off; see our bargaining hub for current ratification information. Haggerty expressed sympathy for our demands and cited negotiations with other universities. Our notice identifies Sept. 28 at 6 a.m. as the intended strike start.
Our SEIU 925 siblings at the University of Washington are organizing for fair pay and working conditions. Their fight connects with ours at OSU.
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