University of Oregon: Local 085

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Who we are: University of Oregon Local 085

OUR UNIONThere are approximately 1400 classified employees at the University of Oregon represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 085. Our mother union is SEIU Local 503, which spans the entire state; and our collective bargaining agreement is with the Oregon University System.

OUR MEMBERSOur union is comprised of various types of employees: library technicians, accountants, custodians, trades maintenance workers, cooks, office specialists, public safety officers, groundskeepers, nurses, information technologists and more.

OUR PURPOSEUnion leadership at the U.O. is known for its steady commitment to the rights and needs of working people, steward representation, a well-established CAT (contract action team) structure and maintaining coalition relationships with other unions and labor-friendly groups on our campus and in the larger community.

OUR SITEThis site offers the visitor a glimpse into the activities, issues and news of our union. If you are among the SEIU-represented employees of the University of Oregon, this will hopefully inspire you to become a member if you are not, encourage you to volunteer to help out if you never have or just make you feel better about being represented by a union.

—From the Executive Committee of Local 085

Recent news from DAS/OUS Bargaining

Privatize OUS? Not So Fast!
Should the Legislature consider allowing the Oregon Board of Higher Ed to take the three largest campuses in the state’s public university system private?
University Workers OK Pact
An overwhelming 93% of those members voting by mail have ratified a new two-year agreement covering 4,000 classified workers in the Oregon University System represented by SEIU LOCAL 503.
88 Percent!
Members of the DAS unit have overwhelmingly ratified a new two-year contract by an 88% margin. The agreement covers more than 18,000 DAS workers and provides health insurance coverage for more than 4,000 classified university workers. OUS workers will vote on other aspects of their contract later this month.
Strike Pledges Are Out!
Many of the 4,000 classified workers on all seven Oregon university campuses are standing up for a fair contract and pledging to support a vote to strike, if it is necessary.
Is OUS Just Stringing Us Along?
OUS negotiators abandoned their request for limitless furlough days, but tied that to an all-or-nothing package including up to 21 furlough days, a 2-year step freeze, and no recognition of the Portland State Recyclers.

085 University of Oregon

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