SEIU, University System Reach Deal

After a marathon 19-hour bargaining session, negotiators with the Oregon University System and the SEIU reached a tentative 2-year deal early this morning. The agreement averts a possible strike by nearly 4000 classified (i.e. "front-line") university employees. Details of the deal will be revealed to union members at a series of meetings this afternoon can be read by clicking this link. In a statement, OUS Chancellor George Pernsteiner said, “Our thanks go out to all members of both bargaining teams for their hard work towards reaching an agreement. The OUS classified staff are an integral part of all of our campuses and our collective work to help students achieve success at our universities.”

The agreement is tentative and will be voted on by union members in the coming weeks.