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You belong in the Union. Join OEA Today!

The Oregon Education Association is Oregon's public education union, and we believe in empowering educators to help students succeed. By banding together, we can create meaningful change for the students and educators of Oregon.
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Join During Early Enrollment

Become a member during OEA's Early Enrollment period (April 1 - August 31) and join more than 41,000 Oregon educators to advocate for ourselves, our students, and our communities.

OUR MEMBERS CREATE MEANINGFUL CHANGE FOR EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITIES

OEA makes sure the voices of educators are actually heard. Together, we have successfully raised educator wages, improved working conditions, and increased public school funding. We can have an even stronger voice when you join us today.

Become a Member

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Becoming a member of the Oregon Education Association connects you with a movement of educators and school staff supporting each other. Our union advocates for the funding and resources that you, your schools, and your students deserve. This includes:

MEMBERSHIP TYPES

OEA members are as diverse as the students we represent, but united in our purpose: championing justice and excellence in public education. OEA members can belong to the movement in every phase of their career!
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Aspiring Educators

OEA's Aspiring Educator program empowers, supports, and provides development opportunities for Oregon's next generation of educators.
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Active Professionals

Active professionals include educators and education support professionals in our K-12 public schools, as well as Higher Education faculty and staff.
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Retired Professionals

Public school retirees can continue their advocacy and benefits of membership in OEA-Retired and NEA-Retired
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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).