Tuesday, September 29, 2026 / Eugene / University of Oregon
UO's strike is off, but the tentative deal still needs ratification
Classified employees reported to work Monday after a late agreement between SEIU and Oregon's seven public universities; members still must vote on the contract.
Monday's planned strike by classified workers at the University of Oregon never reached the picket line. SEIU and Oregon's seven public universities reached a tentative agreement late Sunday, hours before the 6 a.m. walkout was set to begin.
That kept the first day of fall classes and campus services operating without the planned disruption. UO says the bargaining unit covers about 1,900 classified employees in facilities, dining, health care, administrative support, information technology and other campus work.
The agreement is not yet a finished contract. It takes effect only after SEIU members ratify it, so the immediate fact is narrow: the strike was called off, work continued and a membership vote comes next.
Field notes
What changed: SEIU and Oregon's public universities reached a tentative contract agreement, canceling the September 28 strike at UO and six other campuses.
Why it matters: The deal avoided an immediate disruption to classes, dining, facilities and other university services, while leaving final approval with union members.
Who may be affected: Roughly 1,900 classified employees at UO, students, faculty and people who use campus services.