We are asking those who have been affected by the fire fill out the form below. This will help our union assess the extent of the impact the Thomas Fire has had on our community and how we can best Continue reading →

We are still in the early phases of rebuilding.  As our family and friends start to recover from the devastating effects of the Thomas Fire, here is how we can respond to fellow workers in need:

Donate to the Continue reading →

In order to best serve you, as members of our union, it is important to fill out the survey and let your voice be heard.

Negotiations Survey and Membership Renewal

Please print and fill out this survey. If you Continue reading →

It is election time for OFT Executive Board Officers and Site Representatives. This is an important election because you will choose the officers and representatives to guide your union through the next two years. The years ahead will be difficult Continue reading →

We have changed the mail by date to Monday, April 17th 2017 to accommodate for Spring Break. We will also be keeping the office open on April 17th until 5pm if you want to drop off your application in person. Continue reading →

October Newsletter PDF

Message from Your President

If you were at this year’s “Kick Off” at the Oxnard PAC, then you heard me talk about the most important issue facing our members this year, Prop 55. Prop 55 is the Continue reading →

Top Salaries
The OFTSE has successfully negotiated to be amongst the best salaries in the Ventura County.

Fringe Benefits
The OFTSE works continually for you to the least out of pocket for benefit coverage compared to other districts in the Continue reading →

WE REPRESENT YOU AT:
• The Negotiating Table
• Salaries
• Health Benefits
• Working conditions
• Every step of the Grievance Procedure
• Meetings with the Superintendent
• All Board and Special meetings
• State and National Conventions Continue reading →

The NEW Classified Contract for 2015-2018 is here.

In honor of Labor Day, AFT President Randi Weingarten has this to say on why unions matter for working families:

“Our union is our members, and on this Labor Day weekend, I couldn’t be prouder of the 1.6 million hardworking nurses, teachers, paraprofessionals, higher education faculty and public employees who work day in and day out to teach our kids, keep our families healthy and improve our communities. They deserve our thanks and our gratitude.