Oregon Tilth Workers United
@oregontilthworkers.bsky.social
The voice of workers at Oregon Tilth Certified Organic. OTWU seeks social equity within and among food and fiber systems, and the staff in our workplace.
Letters can be emailed to board@tilth.org and leonard@tilth.org, then cc'd to otwu.opeiu11@gmail.com (so our union can stay in the loop)!
September 19, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Letters can be emailed to board@tilth.org and leonard@tilth.org, then cc'd to otwu.opeiu11@gmail.com (so our union can stay in the loop)!
Supporters & friends in the organic community, we need your help! In July, we requested more certification expertise in Oregon Tilth leadership and were brushed off, then ignored completely. We're hoping your emails to the Board will build the traction we need to make this positive change at Tilth!
September 19, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Supporters & friends in the organic community, we need your help! In July, we requested more certification expertise in Oregon Tilth leadership and were brushed off, then ignored completely. We're hoping your emails to the Board will build the traction we need to make this positive change at Tilth!
It is clear that employees of Oregon Tilth are ready to have a voice in our workplace! Please see a copy of the joint voluntary recognition press release that announces that our Union is Official! buff.ly/9Rf37tK
April 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM
It is clear that employees of Oregon Tilth are ready to have a voice in our workplace! Please see a copy of the joint voluntary recognition press release that announces that our Union is Official! buff.ly/9Rf37tK
A 30-year love affair with organic continues! Elizabeth clearly has great love and care for the organic industry and knows the best way to uplift is to put worker voices first.
March 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A 30-year love affair with organic continues! Elizabeth clearly has great love and care for the organic industry and knows the best way to uplift is to put worker voices first.
There is a theme of support for the collective among the individuals of OTWU, and today’s member Elise fits right in. Not surprising, considering a long history of organic agriculture, rooted in efforts to improve production systems in order to protect humans, wildlife, and the natural environment.
March 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
There is a theme of support for the collective among the individuals of OTWU, and today’s member Elise fits right in. Not surprising, considering a long history of organic agriculture, rooted in efforts to improve production systems in order to protect humans, wildlife, and the natural environment.
Meet Tanya and her friend, who are “mooved” to support the union because an empowered staff results in engaged clients.
March 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Meet Tanya and her friend, who are “mooved” to support the union because an empowered staff results in engaged clients.
Meet Meghan, who approaches most things with good humor, but also knows that employment is no laughing matter. Each individual in Oregon Tilth Workers United will benefit once the collective gains better protections.
March 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Meet Meghan, who approaches most things with good humor, but also knows that employment is no laughing matter. Each individual in Oregon Tilth Workers United will benefit once the collective gains better protections.
Lots of familiar faces at #Organicology in Portland, including this wonderful group of former Tilth certification staff. We’re grateful for their support!
March 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Lots of familiar faces at #Organicology in Portland, including this wonderful group of former Tilth certification staff. We’re grateful for their support!
Even those who have moved on from OTCO still care deeply for its success. As we work toward voluntary recognition we hope you will add your voice to his in the form of a letter of support!
March 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Even those who have moved on from OTCO still care deeply for its success. As we work toward voluntary recognition we hope you will add your voice to his in the form of a letter of support!
Meet Joscelyn, who understands that the good reputation Oregon Tilth enjoys is the due to its knowledgeable and dedicated people.
March 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Meet Joscelyn, who understands that the good reputation Oregon Tilth enjoys is the due to its knowledgeable and dedicated people.
Mike Patterson lays bare that his motive is to ensure he works with a team who are gratified by their association with their employer.
March 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Mike Patterson lays bare that his motive is to ensure he works with a team who are gratified by their association with their employer.
Megan is a shining example of doing what it takes to ensure Oregon Tilth endures and grows into the organization she long aspired to work for.
March 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Megan is a shining example of doing what it takes to ensure Oregon Tilth endures and grows into the organization she long aspired to work for.
Our people are our power, says Amelia Kendrick. And she is correct. All of us at OTCO are bound together by our work and our dedication to OTCO's mission of service to the organic community.
March 9, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Our people are our power, says Amelia Kendrick. And she is correct. All of us at OTCO are bound together by our work and our dedication to OTCO's mission of service to the organic community.
As Sam says, we all want the same freedoms. A safe and supportive workplace will allow us to stop worrying and dedicate all of our energies to our work.
March 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM
As Sam says, we all want the same freedoms. A safe and supportive workplace will allow us to stop worrying and dedicate all of our energies to our work.
This weekend we will continue to post from the OTWU membership while we anticipate timely recognition by Oregon Tilth’s executive staff and board of directors.
Meet Serena, whose clarity highlights the protections inherent in a united workplace.
Meet Serena, whose clarity highlights the protections inherent in a united workplace.
March 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This weekend we will continue to post from the OTWU membership while we anticipate timely recognition by Oregon Tilth’s executive staff and board of directors.
Meet Serena, whose clarity highlights the protections inherent in a united workplace.
Meet Serena, whose clarity highlights the protections inherent in a united workplace.
A little news leading into the weekend. This is a heartening first step, but there’s still work to do!
March 8, 2025 at 2:54 AM
A little news leading into the weekend. This is a heartening first step, but there’s still work to do!
Meet Gwen, her comment says it all! 👇
March 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Meet Gwen, her comment says it all! 👇
Colleen says what so many of us are thinking: we've loved OTCO for the last 50 years, and we want to keep loving it for the next 50 more!
March 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Colleen says what so many of us are thinking: we've loved OTCO for the last 50 years, and we want to keep loving it for the next 50 more!
Really feeling the love today from our community while we wait to hear Oregon Tilth leadership's response to our request for voluntary recognition. Huge THANK YOU to Oregon state legislator and Corvallis Rep. Sarah Finger for supporting organic ag and the rights of workers with this lovely letter!
March 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Really feeling the love today from our community while we wait to hear Oregon Tilth leadership's response to our request for voluntary recognition. Huge THANK YOU to Oregon state legislator and Corvallis Rep. Sarah Finger for supporting organic ag and the rights of workers with this lovely letter!
This next member highlight is an example of how each individual of OTWU is committed to one another, with the ultimate benefit to the clients and partners of Oregon Tilth.
March 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This next member highlight is an example of how each individual of OTWU is committed to one another, with the ultimate benefit to the clients and partners of Oregon Tilth.
What’s that? A two-for-one member highlight! While we wait to hear back on our request for voluntary recognition, we want to show off even more of our members. Meet Sarah Townsend, who told us that she had too many reasons to put on one post, so here’s a small sampling of why she’s supporting OTWU.
March 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM
What’s that? A two-for-one member highlight! While we wait to hear back on our request for voluntary recognition, we want to show off even more of our members. Meet Sarah Townsend, who told us that she had too many reasons to put on one post, so here’s a small sampling of why she’s supporting OTWU.
Our next member highlight introduces Susanna Dzejachok, an inspector at OTCO. Susanna knows that what makes any workplace good are the people who work there! We’re eager to get voluntary recognition so we can begin working with OTCO leadership to attract and retain the finest staff around.
March 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Our next member highlight introduces Susanna Dzejachok, an inspector at OTCO. Susanna knows that what makes any workplace good are the people who work there! We’re eager to get voluntary recognition so we can begin working with OTCO leadership to attract and retain the finest staff around.
It's time to highlight some of our Oregon Tilth Workers United members -- the amazing people who make possible all of OTCO's work! To kick us off, we're introducing Margaret Liddiard, a senior inspector at OTCO for 4.5 years. Here’s her “why” for organizing.
March 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
It's time to highlight some of our Oregon Tilth Workers United members -- the amazing people who make possible all of OTCO's work! To kick us off, we're introducing Margaret Liddiard, a senior inspector at OTCO for 4.5 years. Here’s her “why” for organizing.
Today we, the employees of Oregon Tilth, sent a letter to the executive staff and board of directors requesting voluntary recognition of our union, Oregon Tilth Workers United. With that recognition, we can begin working together with leadership to strengthen OTCO for the challenges ahead.
March 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Today we, the employees of Oregon Tilth, sent a letter to the executive staff and board of directors requesting voluntary recognition of our union, Oregon Tilth Workers United. With that recognition, we can begin working together with leadership to strengthen OTCO for the challenges ahead.