by Jase Kaeberlein | Feb 17, 2026 | Election Updates, OSE Bargaining
OSE BC Candidate Alejandro Alejandro Garcia (He/him) This is my third year being involved with our union and my second year actively organizing. I attended some regional classes over the summer that showed me some of the possibilities for the scope of our contract. I...
by Jase Kaeberlein | Feb 14, 2026 | Community Action and Partnerships Committee, News, OSE Bargaining, OSE News
On Saturday, February 14th, 2026, our OSE Collective Bargaining Bill (SHB 1570) was passed by the Washington State House of Representatives, 58 to 35. Amendment 1805 was denied, which would have removed the emergency clause from our bill that allows it to take effect...
by Jase Kaeberlein | Feb 6, 2026 | Election Updates, Elections Committee, ESE Bargaining, OSE Bargaining
The following candidates are running for the 2026 Joint Bargaining Committee as OSEs. 6 OSE positions are avaliable on the Joint Bargaining Committee. Nominations close on 2/12/2026, and voting will open on 2/26/26. Candidate statements will be posted prior to voting...
by Jase Kaeberlein | Feb 2, 2026 | Community Action and Partnerships Committee, OSE Bargaining, OSE News
Our OSE Collective Bargaining Bill has been passed by the Washington House of Representative’s Appropriation Committee today, February 2nd! The bill is going to the House next for a floor vote, before it’s passed over to the Senate Thank you to everyone...
by Jase Kaeberlein | Feb 2, 2026 | Election Updates, ESE Bargaining, OSE Bargaining
Nominations are open for the 2026 Bargaining Committee! Our 2026 Joint Bargaining Committee will be composed of 12 student employees. 6 ESEs will be appointed internally by the Executive Board and ratified by the Membership. 6 OSEs will be directly elected. To qualify...
by Jase Kaeberlein | Feb 1, 2026 | Community Action and Partnerships Committee, OSE Bargaining
Our OSE Collective Bargaining Bill (HB 1570) has been scheduled for executive session in the Appropriations Committee on Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 at 4:00 PM. You can watch the vote on our bill at the link below. Once our bill passes the Appropriations Committee,...
