Update

January 15 Session

The Parties met in a productive session that concluded with agreement on Ground Rules and Oregon Tech passing proposals on the term of agreement and sabbatical leaves.

  • The goal is to create a new five-year contract that ends on June 30, 2030.
  • Agreeing that the 150-day direct bargaining requirement under state law began on January 15 and that May 30 is the deadline for passing of all initial proposals.
  • Eight members from each party are designated as bargaining team members and the lead negotiator, or their designee, along with two other members from each team must be present at each session.
  • ASOIT (student government) may have up to three students join the sessions.
  • Bargaining sessions will largely be in-person with exceptions for those located in the opposite campus of the session location.
  • Sessions will not be recorded but will be available to view online or in person (see FAQs below).

The next bargaining session is scheduled for January 30 from 2 pm to 5 pm and January 31 from 9 am to Noon. Thereafter, the parties agreed to meet every other week through March 13.

All Locations

negotiations@oit.edu

 


Background Facts

  • AAUP includes 139 faculty members
  • Current Contract Healthcare Benefits: 95-97% of the cost of healthcare is paid by OIT depending on the plan selected.

Current Faculty Contract Salary Increases

YearBase Salary IncreaseMerit Based Pool
20202% 
20213% 
20222.50% 
20231%1%
20241%1%
20251.50%1.50%
Contract total11%3.50%

Average salary of faculty on 9-month contract

Professor$99,393
Associate Professor$76,440
Assistant Professor$66,409

 

Average salary of faculty on 12-month contract

Professor$101,935
Associate Professor$99,127
Assistant Professor$75,947
OIT Expenses pie chart - 2025 Faculty Union Barganing

OIT Expenses

  • Salary and Benifits 73.2%
  • Service and Supplies 22.9%
  • Other 3.0%
OIT Revenues pie chart - 2025 Faculty Union Barganing

OIT Revenues

  • State Appropriations 55.7%
  • Tuition and Fees 42.9%
  • Other 4.4%

 


Next Bargaining Session
January 30 from 2 pm to 5 pm and January 31 from 9 am to Noon. Thereafter, the parties agreed to meet every other week through March 13.

 


Frequently Asked Questions

 

  • When will bargaining be done?
    • When both parties agree to a new contract.
  • Who is represented by the union?
    • 130 faculty members
  • Is there a chance they will strike?
    • The union has that option if a new contract is negotiated, but not until after the statutory requirements are fulfilled, which would likely not be until sometime in August.
  • What does the union want?
    • Please refer to the latest proposals from both parties above.
  • What factors impact negotiations?
    • There are many factors, including the increased costs of healthcare, overall revenue and expenses, and student enrollment (see facts above).
  • Can I watch the sessions online?
    • Observers can be present in the main bargaining room. Advance notice of virtual observers must be given to Oregon Tech, are limited in number and must use their Oregon Tech credentials to log-on to the virtual platform. We will provide updates on this website following each session.