Join OSE and become part of a strong, supportive community dedicated to empowering SMUD employees.

OSE stands for fairness, advocacy, and opportunity, giving you the tools and representation you need to succeed in your career and beyond.

Top Reasons to Join OSE:

1. Protect Your Rights

We fight to ensure you’re treated with respect and fairness at work. With expert representation in grievances, disciplinary actions, and workplace disputes, you’ll never face challenges alone.

2. Secure Better Wages and Benefits

Through collective bargaining, OSE negotiates contracts that deliver competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and improved working conditions for our members.

3. Have a Voice in Decisions

As a member, you have the power to vote on contracts, elect leaders, and influence key decisions that affect your pay, benefits, and workplace policies. Your voice matters, and OSE amplifies it.

4. Access Exclusive Benefits

Membership comes with more than workplace support. Enjoy scholarships, legislative advocacy, and resources tailored to help you grow personally and professionally.

5. Join a Trusted Community

Since 1967, OSE has been member-owned and operated, driven by a shared commitment to fairness, collaboration, and community impact.

Join Today!

Becoming a member is simple!

  1. Complete the Membership Application

  2. Once processed, you’ll enjoy full access to OSE’s benefits and services.

Apply for Membership

Who Can Join OSE?

OSE membership is open to all employees of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) who want to strengthen their workplace and their future.

  • Current SMUD Employees: Gain representation, resources, and benefits to support your career.

  • Retirees: Stay connected as a lifetime member with access to key benefits and opportunities (available to retirees with five years of continuous membership).