Oregon University System

There was an interesting development at the state worker bargaining table this week that may impact us here at OUS. On Wednesday during negotiations for DAS agencies, state negotiators broached the idea of “buying out” the 6% pick-up. Please read …

Serious attacks on members’ rights and job security are still on the table and we remain far apart on economics, but the tone and content at the table improved during the latest bargaining sessions May 2-3 in Newport. That’s a testament …

OUS management has launched an attack on job security, seniority and workplace rights in a series of draconian bargaining proposals that would restrict member access to union organizers and eliminate bumping rights for laid off workers, feasibility studies before contracting …

OUS Rejects “Recover Oregon’s Money” and other common-sense proposals After two more days of bargaining, OUS management has shown a disappointing refusal to work with us on what should be no-brainer issues, such as making sure Oregon is paid back …