The 2025 Higher Education Bargaining Conference is in the books! Member leaders from the 7 Oregon public universities came together in Salem to plan how to win a strong contract in 2026. Bargaining is never easy, but this campaign is going to be a real fight. A straightforward conversation took place regarding the economic outlook for universities and its implications for our negotiations. If we want to win this time around, we’re going to have to be bold! Your elected bargaining delegates were present to strategize around the challenges, opportunities, and the way forward. Even in the face of a grim economic outlook we have a plan that will win at the bargaining table. This plan works better when members get engaged and are ready to take action across all seven campuses. 
As a key component of the conference, delegates and leaders will examine the bargaining survey. Be on the lookout for a personalized bargaining survey link arriving in your email shortly!
SEIU 503 HIGHER ED BARGAINING UPDATE
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Member leaders prepare for the 2026 Higher Ed contract fight
Delegates from Oregon's seven public universities met in Salem to study the economic outlook, plan the campaign and prepare the bargaining survey.
By SEIU 503 Higher Ed Bargaining Team
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This update was originally published by the SEIU 503 Higher Ed Bargaining Team and is republished here in Local 083's news format. View the original bargaining page.