For more than 85 years, education workers have fought for our rights, recognition for our profession and quality education for our students. We are proud to be a part of the American labor movement, whose roots stretch back more than 150 years.
Today
Oregon School Employee Association (OSEA) represents more than 23,000 education workers in Oregon public schools, charter schools, community colleges, Head Starts, Education Service Districts (ESDs), parks, libraries and privatized contractors.
1900-1910
The Western Federation of Miners (WFM) in Cripple Creek, Co., responded to a plan to decrease workers’ pay with a strike that lasted five months. The strike was characterized by firefights and the use of dynamite, and ended after a standoff between the Colorado State Militia and a private force working for mine owners.
Seven unions organize in Oregon, including the railroad brotherhoods with the completion of rail lines to city of Portland.
1800-1900
The Western Federation of Miners (WFM) in Cripple Creek, Co., responded to a plan to decrease workers’ pay with a strike that lasted five months. The strike was characterized by firefights and the use of dynamite, and ended after a standoff between the Colorado State Militia and a private force working for mine owners.
Seven unions organize in Oregon, including the railroad brotherhoods with the completion of rail lines to city of Portland.
