Come join us for the next adventure aboard Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Utopia of the Seas set to sail from Port Canaveral on June 30, 2025, to spots in the
We are excited to expand opportunities for NSO members to order their very own NSO swag! This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your union pride and support of your
By: Mike Wiser, Iowa Staff Union The 15-member Ohio Nurses Employee Association affiliated with the National Staff Organization in September, marking the first NSO affiliate expansion in at least a
By: Jesse McDaniel, Alabama Professional Staff Organization Tom Hayden, a UniServ director and treasurer of the United Staff Association of New Jersey, has been appointed to the National Staff Organization
By: Seth Bramble, California Staff Organization Oregon Associate Staff Organization’s Kelli Williams began service as a National Staff Organization Region 7 Director in August of 2024. “I look forward to
President Brad Darjean announces vacancies on the NSO Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. This committee is charged to serve as a source for educational growth and support around issues related
President Brad Darjean announces vacancies on the NSO Pension & Benefits Committee. This committee is charged with informing affiliates and pension plan trustee members of fiduciary responsibilities, training to pension
President Brad Darjean announces vacancies on the NSO Communications Committee. This committee develops and maintains structures for internal and external NSO communications. ESSENTIAL COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS DESIRABLE SKILLS REQUIREMENTS NSO members
Matt Ryg was elected NSO Region 6 director at the 2024 National Staff Organization Representative Assembly in San Francisco. Ryg succeeds Missouri UniServ Director Kurt Swanson, who served on the
Justin Zartman, a seasoned UniServ director from Connecticut and a member of the Connecticut Professional Staff Organization, was elected vice president of defense for the National Staff Organization at the
The National Staff Organization stands in solidarity with NEASO members and their ULP strike. The National Education Association’s refusal to address critical concerns regarding overtime pay and the NEA’s decision
By Seth Bramble, California Staff Organization The National Staff Organization awarded Mike Boyer with the 2024 Emil Oxfeld Advocacy Award to highlight the importance of his advocacy within our NSO
By: Mike Wiser, Iowa Professional Staff Union Catherine Alexander looked skeptical. Here she was, sitting at a conference table in St. Louis listening to National Staff Organization members from New
There is a vacancy on the NSO Executive Committee, specifically for an At-Large Director – Professional. Applicants must be a professional staff member of an affiliate in good standing to
There is a vacancy on the NSO Executive Committee, specifically in Region 7. The states that are in Region 7 are: Applicants must be a member of an affiliate in
NLRB filing by staff union alleges illegal retaliation at the National Education Association WASHINGTON—The National Education Association Staff Organization (NEASO), representing employees working at the National Education Association (NEA) headquarters in Washington, filed
An election will be held at the 2024 Representative Assembly (RA) for the following NSO Executive Committee positions serving a two-year term. Terms begin at the conclusion of the 2024
NSO is happy to announce that childcare will be provided for Representative Assembly delegates who register for the program on, or before, April 1, 2024. NSO has contracted with Kiddie
By: Tom Hayden, United Staff Association of New Jersey The National Staff Organization (NSO) secured back pay for members of the Pennsylvania staff union after their employer refused to award
By: Seth Bramble, California Staff Organization Working people coming together makes things better for everyone. In California, National Staff Organization members are acting through their union to ensure their employer
We are excited to expand opportunities for NSO members to order their very own NSO swag! This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your union pride and support of your
The National Staff Organization in partnership with the National Education Association are seeking your feedback to improve professional development. “Your requests for improved training have been heard. Partnering with NEA
Dear NSO members: We are excited to share some helpful tips and reminders from our mental health partners at FHE Health. This article offers valuable insight on how to maintain
November 10, 2023 – Update on AFSE Negotiations with NEA Effective immediately, the National Staff Organization imposes sanctions on the National Education Association (NEA) due to its failure to reach
We are excited to expanded opportunites for NSO members to order their very own NSO swag! This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your union pride and support of your
NSO is excited to introduce the Organizing Resource Group (ORG) Scholarship, aimed at providing opportunities for NSO members from small affiliates to attend the 2024 NSO Winter Advocacy Retreat (WAR)
The Professional Staff Association of Maryland (PSA) achieved a significant victory in its ongoing efforts to protect the rights and benefits of its members seeking Family and Medical Leave Act
The Georgia Staff Organization (GSO), an affiliate of the National Staff Organization (NSO), secured a negotiated reimbursement benefit for its members which underscored the importance of contract enforcement. “This decision
Empower Yourself and Our Union: Join Us at the 2024 NSO Winter Advocacy Retreat The National Staff Organization announces the commencement of registration for the 2024 NSO Winter Advocacy Retreat,
NSO is excited to announce an opportunity for its members to actively contribute to the growth and development of our organization. The NSO New Unit Organizing/Affiliation Committee is now accepting
Are you looking for an incredible vacation experience combining relaxation, adventure, and breathtaking destinations? Look no further! As part of our commitment to providing valuable member benefits, NSO is thrilled
By: Jesse McDaniel, Alabama PSO The National Staff Organization (NSO) provides on-the-ground support to state affiliates who request assistance in bargaining, unionism, research and other areas. Utah Staff Organization President
Dear NEA RA Delegates, I write to you today as the President of the National Staff Organization (NSO), representing the dedicated staff of NEA and its state affiliates who work
By: Catherine Alexander, NSO-Retired The John Warms Legend Award is named in honor of NSO’s trailblazing second president and recognizes an NSO member who gives freely of themselves in service
By: Jesse McDaniel, Alabama Professional Staff Organization The 2023 recipient of the National Staff Organization (NSO) Emil Oxfeld Advocacy Award is Tal Hutchins of Ohio. Although Hutchins is now retired,
By: Tom Hayden, United Staff Association of New Jersey The Oklahoma Professional Staff Organization (OPSO) and the Oklahoma Associate Staff Organization (OASO) teamed up for an April training to both
A message from NSO’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The worst may be behind us, but for many of you who have been on the frontlines of America’sresponse to COVID-19, post-pandemic
In a major win against management’s direct dealing, the Washington Education Association Staff Organization (WEASO) prevailed in a recent arbitration that could build the foundation for future cases against management
An election will be held at the 2023 Representative Assembly (RA) for the following NSO Executive Committee positions serving a two-year term. Terms begin at the conclusion of the 2023
WHEREAS the National Staff Organization represents labor union professional staff in our schools and communities in all 50 states, WHEREAS the NSO supports creating safe schools and communities everywhere, WHEREAS
WHEREAS, NSO, individually and collectively, affirms the dignity and the humanity of all people for which justice and equity are fundamental human rights, and; WHEREAS, policing in the United States
An election will be held at the 2022 Representative Assembly(RA) for the following NSO Executive Committee positions serving a two-year term. Terms begin at the conclusion of the 2022 RA (June
The 2022 WAR College is scheduled for January 13-15, 2022 in San Antonio, TX. Further details coming soon. In the meantime, check out the session information and schedule. REGISTER HERE.
We have several vacancies on the newly created NSO Ad Hoc Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Committee. See attached posting for more information.
As noted at the RA, NSO is proud to announce that we are partnering with union-friendly FHE-Health as a preferred provider for behavioral health, mental health, and union-side EAP services.
The NSO Organizing Committee is looking for individuals with experience and/or backgrounds in the following areas: Who have trained and/or attended Organizing for Power (preferred but not required);Who have training
We are fast approaching the registration and hotel deadline for the 2021 National CBC. We want to make sure that you and your affiliate are able to be present to
Registration for the 2021 National Coordinated Bargaining Council (CBC) is now open! We are excited to have this event once again in person and strongly urge you and your affiliate’s
NSO has several vacancies on the newly created NSO Ad Hoc Communications Committee. This committee is charged with developing and implementing a long term communications strategy for NSO through our website,
UPDATE: Deadline has passed. The NSO Winter Advocacy Retreat (WAR College) will be held January 13-15, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. This is an opportunity to share your knowledge with
There are five (5) standing NSO Committees that work on behalf of NSO members nationwide. The Investment Committee is charged with reviewing NSO’s investment strategy, including asset, liability, and risk management guidelines,
The NSO Executive Committee has created an Investment Committee. We are seeking two (2) NSO members to be a part of this committee. Read Job Description for details.Eric Watson-Urban (NSO Treasurer)
The NSO 2022 Representative Assembly will be held in Anaheim, CA from June 9-11. We realize that safety is important, and all measures were considered and will be in place. Masks
An election will be held at the 2021 Representative Assembly for the following NSO Executive Committee positions serving a two-year term. Terms begin (June 12, 2021) at the conclusion of
NSO has a vacancy for service on the NSO Research Committtee. Click here for information on the vacancy. Deadline is March 12, 2021.
As our ability to offer in-person training has been curtailed due to COVID, NSO is pleased to offer a limited series of trainings to assist affiliates with skills and knowledge
NSO has a vacancy for service on the NSO Organizing Committtee. Click here for information on the vacancy. Deadline is February 20, 2021.
Brothers and Sisters, it’s been a crazy nine months and all of us have been doing a lot of cooking for our families. The NSO Executive Committee will be compiling
NEA’s UniServ Program, created in 1970, was designed to “help establish and maintain effective local affiliates by making professional staff available to provide direct support and assistance to local affiliates
“What the fair share burning platform laid bare was an ugly truth: unions are out of touch with the overwhelming majority of their members. Union membership is seen as an
For the foreseeable future, NSO members will find our Staff Unions under assault as NEA and State Affiliates attempt to cut back and restructure in the face of the Janus threat to
Most everyone knows by now that the Supreme Court has agreed to hear Janus v. AFSCME, a case challenging the constitutionality of “fair share” or “agency fee”. With the appointment
