Oregon made national news with a big win for part-time faculty members. Throughout the nation, most part-time or adjunct faculty don’t have access to employer-provided health insurance. They are also generally not able to afford it on their own. Oregon union members (OEA) have been working on this issue for more than a decade.
In 2023, critical legislation passed that will expand part-time faculty’s access to health care, including dental and vision. Oregon faculty spoke up and were heard. The article includes details about some of the key witnesses who helped with this landmark legislative action. Natalie Holliday, an RCC Mathematics adjunct faculty member, is featured among them.