· Local 083
2026 Higher Ed contract summary for OSU classified staff
Contract topics at a glance
| Topic | Summary |
|---|---|
| Term | Through June 30, 2030; February 2028 COLA reopener, plus five articles each; steps, insurance, layoff excluded. |
| Union welcome | New hires: 30 paid minutes within 30 days. |
| Outsourcing | Existing safeguards retained. |
| Employee files | Better steward access; supervisory records separate. |
| Discipline | Clearer just-cause progression. |
| Grievances | Streamlined process. |
| Equality | Expanded protections, including transgender rights. |
| Raises | 3% November 1, 2026; 3% November 1, 2027. |
| Steps | Preserved annually. |
| Health plans | 97/3 access retained. |
| Recall | No repeat trial service. |
| Sick leave | Hardship donations retained. |
| Bereavement | No two-death cap. |
| Vacation | January cash-out retained. |
| Layoffs | Bumping retained; recall after unlawful immigration detention. |
| Academic-year jobs | Summer PEBB coverage clarified. |
| Reclassification | Submitted evidence considered. |
| Work gear | Stronger protections; tool-maintenance reimbursement. |
| Weather | Closures/delayed openings: 48 hours each: 2026–2028 and 2028–2030. |
| Technology | Joint review committee. |
| IT pay | 5.75% for “meets standards”; 3% for “At/Below” and “Above”. |
| Shift meals | OSU/UO discounts protected. |
Follow-up negotiations
2027 selective-pay talks: Library Techs, Trades Maintenance 1/2, Locksmiths, Pipefitters. UO childcare/PSU access: discussions within 90 days of ratification.
Questions and related reading
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This local reference adapts SEIU 503’s October 2 summary. It covers all 22 topics in condensed form. Members subsequently ratified the agreement; this page is a summary, not the complete contract.