We are a caucus of rank-and-file educators in Oakland committed to transforming the Oakland Education Association into a democratic, member-led union that fights for high-quality schools for all. Check out our program here.
We are looking to expand this caucus both within OEA and across unions in Oakland. To join the caucus, contact us here. The views expressed on this site are not necessarily those of OEA, CTA, NEA.
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We Can’t Wait to Change the Paradigm
Contract Settlement with Job Cuts – A Feature Not a Bug On February 25, many OEA members were understandably glad to learn that a tentative agreement (TA) for our next contract had been reached without having to strike. The TA, which was soon ratified by 93% of voting members, included a 7% raise for most…
October & November 2025 Executive Board Report by Maura
Greetings fellow members of OEA! My name is Maura McMichael and I am the Visual and Media Arts teacher at United for Success Academy (UFSA). My apologies for being late to get out this bulletin, so I am combining the business of October and November together. With the help of fellow Rank and File Caucus members, I…
September 2025 Executive Board Report by Maura
Greetings fellow members of OEA! My name is Maura McMichael and I am the Visual and Media Arts teacher at United for Success Academy (UFSA). With the help of fellow Rank and File Caucus members, I will be sending out monthly bulletins to share with fellow members of OEA what is happening on OEA’s Executive…
Oakland Rank and File Caucus 