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that pay scales have been brought near
er to parity w ith those of other States.
OSEA policy and employee,support has
brought these desirable things nearer
to fruition. In five short years the OSEA
has done more for the welfare of the
State and its employees than any indi
vidual or small group could accomplish
in a life time. A good policy, based on
merit and justice, wisely supported and
advanced will always pay-off!
Value of Policy Recognized
The emotions of people, in general,
run in similar channels. We all experi
ence moments of selfishness, greed, dis
content and indolence. Likewise, none
are w ithout their experience of altru
ism, generosity, happiness , and initi
ative. The policy of the OSEA will ap
peal most strongly to those w ith an
altruistic attitude. Its growth and
strength lie in the wisdom and integrity
of its members. I t is highly commend
able that this organization remains a
strong force in State affairs. It is com
posed of forty self-governing chapters,
many of which comprise members from
several departments w ith varying prob
lems. Some chapters are composed en
tirely of employees from one depart
ment where there are different kinds of
work performed by various kinds of
labor, each With a divergent view on
remedial measures necessary td correct
injustices. It must be apparent that
united efforts under such conditions
must spring from a common belief in
the policy of working together for the
good of the State as, a whole and for
the welfare of ALL employees!
It is an honor and a privilege to be
long to an organization such as the
Oregon State Employees Association.
Insofar as its. maintains its past and
present policy of presenting all matters
on the basis of merit and justice, sup
ported w ith facts— in just that measure
will it continue to engender respect
from those w ith whom it deals.
If our efforts are rebuffed, and pro
gress in reaching our full objectives
seems slow, is that reason to judge our
policy as being in error? Are not such
impediments merely tests of our m et
tle? Can it be shown th at impatience
strengthens a just cause or th at taking
an immediate advantage is assurance of
permanent , progress?
Policy Goals Restated
The work of this Association Will
not be finished nor will its policy be
fulfilled until the following conditions
prevail in this State:
1. Every administrator and every su
pervisor realizes and practices the pre
cept that every employee is entitled to
jjist and fair consideration and treat
ment as an individual, as a public ser
vant and as a citizen.
12. Every employee, including each
administrator and supervisor, appreci
ates his duty to the State and its peo-
ple and discharges that duty to the best
of his ability.
3. Every public servant enjoys f o r k
ing conditions and compensation com
mensurate w ith his duties and on a
parity w ith the general practice of other
states and private industry.
Since nothing is settled until it is
settled right, no m atter how unlimited
power a man may have, unless he exer
cises i t fairly and justly his actions will
return tp > plague him.— Frank A . Nan-
derlip.
CIVIL SERVICE
’^Summary of Personnel Actions
For February and March and April
N ew A p p o in t m e n t s
• Feb. March April
549
459
Conditional _ -■ 3 9 2
10
16
Unclassified . —
9
21 '
Temporary
u
38
Hi
Emergency 11E ... 14
2 5 B w
Provisional ____
19
4i
Trial Service ■
84 i ' 43
90
163 32 5 4
P ro m otion s „
21
Î 20
D em o tio n s
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