Decades of underinvestment and escalating attacks on higher education are hurting workers and students across Oregon. Higher education workers are organizing like never before to protect our campuses, defend educators and students, and win the investments our communities need. Our collective action has never been more critical, and we can’t stop now.
On Saturday, October 11th, higher education workers from AFT-Oregon, SEIU 503, OEA, Oregon AAUP, OSEA, AFSCME Council 75, and APSOU will gather at Western Oregon University for the 2025 Oregon Higher Education Labor Summit. Throughout the day, we’ll explore and discuss key topics around higher education funding, legislative and organizing goals, and building the cross-union relationships that make us stronger.
The summit will be from 10 AM - 6 PM and will feature interactive workshops, strategy discussions, and plenty of time to connect with colleagues from campuses across Oregon. Lunch will be provided, and you’re invited to stay for an optional dinner and social hour from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM.
Please RSVP by October 3rd at 5 PM. Each higher education local / sublocal / chapter is encouraged to send 2–3 elected leaders or active members ready to engage in shaping the future of higher education labor.
Have any questions? Reach out to your union's staff/leader:
- AFT-Oregon: Nick Keough at nick@aft-oregon.org
- Oregon-AAUP: Victor Reyes at victor@aaup-oregon.org
- SEIU 503: Johnny Earl at earlj@seiu503.org
- AFSCME 75: Evan Bowman at it@local328.org
- OEA: Kevin Sullivan at kevin.sullivan@oregoned.org
- OSEA: Willis Homann at willis@osea.org
- APSOU: Melissa Anderson at andersm18@sou.edu