About OPRI
Who We Are
The Oregon PERS Retirees, Inc. (OPRI) is the state’s largest organization that exists solely to protect the rights and benefits of Oregon’s retired public employees. We serve retirees like you by monitoring PERS disbursements, advocating for you at the Legislature and, when necessary, defending you in court.
OPRI employs some of the most effective lobbyists in Salem. Our battle-tested team at Public Affairs Counsel is working to block any attempts at PERS cuts before they develop.
OPRI History
Oregon PERS Retirees Incorporated (OPRI) began in 1991 in an effort to look after the interests of public employee retirees. The three original directors were retired state forester, Bill Holtsclaw, retired state highway construction engineer, Chuck Fredrickson, and retired Oregon State Assistant Attorney General, Jack Sollis. Their goal was to provide information on the activities of the legislature and the courts that impact retirees and their benefits.
Since its inception, OPRI has grown to represent thousands of members across the state. Our lobbying efforts ensure that retirees have a voice in the capitol. OPRI created a political action committee (PAC) which supports candidates on both sides of the isle work to protect the hard-earned benefits of public employees. A litigation fund was also established in order to challenge legislation and rules that adversely affect members of the system in court.
OPRI is a member of the PERS Coalition.
About OPRI
Who We Are
The Oregon PERS Retirees, Inc. (OPRI) is the state’s largest organization that exists solely to protect the rights and benefits of Oregon’s retired public employees. We serve retirees like you by monitoring PERS disbursements, advocating for you at the Legislature and, when necessary, defending you in court.
OPRI employs some of the most effective lobbyists in Salem. Our battle-tested team at Public Affairs Counsel is working to block any attempts at PERS cuts before they develop.
OPRI History
Oregon PERS Retirees Incorporated (OPRI) began in 1991 in an effort to look after the interests of public employee retirees. The three original directors were retired state forester, Bill Holtsclaw, retired state highway construction engineer, Chuck Fredrickson, and retired Oregon State Assistant Attorney General, Jack Sollis. Their goal was to provide information on the activities of the legislature and the courts that impact retirees and their benefits.
Since its inception, OPRI has grown to represent thousands of members across the state. Our lobbying efforts ensure that retirees have a voice in the capitol. OPRI created a political action committee (PAC) which supports candidates on both sides of the isle work to protect the hard-earned benefits of public employees. A litigation fund was also established in order to challenge legislation and rules that adversely affect members of the system in court.
OPRI is a member of the PERS Coalition.