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May 8, 2019 Day of Action

Speak Up for Students Our Voice is Our Power

We’ll advocate for fully-funded public schools. We’ll dismantle unjust systems. We’ll give our students the opportunities they need to succeed. Help us make it happen.

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The mission of the Oregon Education Association is to unite the public education profession and advocate for those professionals to ensure quality public education for students in Oregon.
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OEA speaks up for the rights of students and educators in Salem. Browse our recent letters and testimony to lawmakers as we advance our public education agenda.

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Featured Member Testimony: OEA Supports SB 1583

OEA Member Charles Sanderson speaks about the importance of SB 1583

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Tell Lawmakers: Students Deserve Safe & Welcoming Schools

SB 1583 prevents discrimination against our most vulnerable students by giving them the right to see themselves reflected in their school.

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Together we're stronger. Together we're heard.

You belong in the movement! Join today to belong to the movement of educators and school staff fighting for the pay and working conditions we all deserve.
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Keeping the Promise of Quality Public Education

The Oregon Education Association (OEA) is a union committed to the cause of providing the basic right of great public education to every student. OEA represents about 41,000 educators working in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 public schools and community colleges. OEA’s membership includes licensed teachers and specialists, classified/education support professionals (ESPs), community college faculty, retired educators, and student members. OEA members also belong to the 3.2 million members of the National Education Association (NEA).
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The Oregon Education Association is a state affiliate of the National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.

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