President Joe's Journal: Vol 3: 2007

Vol 3, Issue 24

This is the final issue of 2007. Look for President Joe's Journal the first Thursday in January 2008. May you, your families, friends, co-workers and neighbors enjoy a peaceful, productive, prosperous and Happy New Year!

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Vol 3, Issue 23

Care providers at Menlo Park Nursing Home join SEIU Local 503, OPEU. Unfair federal tax policies hurt middle class. DAS contract is published and online. The eight nights of Hanukkah begin this week. Annual Holiday celebration at the Elsinore Theater in Salem.

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Vol 3, Issue 22

Members at the Portland Public School District ask for support. Scholarships are available for members and families. We welcome 1500 Adult Foster Care Providers into our union.

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Vol 3, Issue 21

Members at the Child Center celebrate a long-awaited victory. Everyone deserves access to quality and affordable health care. Almost 100 years ago one strong voice made a difference in labor history, and every member mourns the loss of activist Lucy Lahr.

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Vol 3, Issue 20

OIC Adopts Responsible Contractor Policy New Rosemont Members Celebrate Victory Homecare Members Ratify New Contract and Women's Conference

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Vol 3, Issue 19

Members only benefits

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Vol 3, Issue 18

On the Job with Higher Ed OUS: Older than Oregon Labor Movie Favorites

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Vol 3, Issue 17

Homecare Members win again. Salute to Forestry. Meadow Park contract victory. DAS and OUS contracts ratified.

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Vol 3, Issue 16

Homecare Bargaining steadily inches forward. It's about time for PPS Custodians! 80 Years Ago: The Trial of Sacco and Vanzetti. Celebrate Labor Day. Ballots for DAS/OUS Contract Ratification

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Vol 3, Issue 15

OUS bargaining team reached a tentative agreement on the 2007-2009 contract. OUS members won parity with State workers on a "living wage" proposal, increased vacation leave accrual and won 30 selective salary increases for specific job classes. Jackson County members celebrate and Homecare members get ready to return to bargaining August 10.

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Vol 3, Issue 14

State Workers celebrate contract victory! Higher Ed Contract: It ain’t over yet. Beaverton wins, Homecare Bargaining, Labor Day picnic

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Vol 3, Issue 13

DAS and OUS members reject management’s economic offer, rally. Homecare members demand dignity and respect. PERS retirees win big in Multnomah County Circuit Court. We officially welcome Adult Foster Care providers into our union.

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Vol 3, Issue 12

DAS and OUS Contracts: Count the Days. On the Job in Umatilla. Irrigation District (COID) Members Win 3.5% COLAs Workers' Comp for Homecare

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Vol 3, Issue 11

OUS Office Workers speak out. Solidarity in City of Beaverton. City of Tigard members win. Welcome Adult Foster Care.

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Vol 3, Issue 10

BURTIE Awards at the Capitol. Baker County: A Long History and a Big Victory. JwJ means Jobs with Justice. Institutions Coalition; Civil and Human Rights Committee

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Vol 3, Issue 9

DAS and OUS members plan to win a quality contract for the quality services we provide. Dr. John Kitzhaber, former Governor, wants "to revamp a failed healthcare system nationwide." PERS coalition attorney Greg Hartman says recent retirees should contest or challenge billings. Nursing home workers speak up at the Capitol. OUS workers step up with selective salary presentations May 31.

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Vol 3, Issue 8

Homecare workers stand together to tell Oregon members will not go backwards in the fight for dignity and respect for caregivers. Members with Umatilla Police step up for the rights of a co-worker who puts his life on the line every day on the job Workers' Memorial Day DAS/OUS bargaining conference

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Vol 3, Issue 7

DAS/OUS members tell management what they think about the State's economic counter-proposals for the 2007-2009 contracts. Members in Pendleton keep EOTC open.
Member Benefits Committee announce a new dental plan General Council delegates vote to adopt an historic Restructure Plan

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Vol 3, Issue 6

President Joe's Journal will return to publication the first Thursday in April. For news and information on contract negotiations, legislative actions and other SEIU Local 503, OPEU member activities, please visit www.seiu503.org.

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Vol 3, Issue 5

Members Protect Oregon Children ° First Contract at Avamere Clackamas ° OUS Contract Talks Begin ° Curry County Members Win New Contract ° A Busy Lobby Day

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Vol 3, Issue 4

North Bend DHS Members Turn Up the Heat ° DHS Parkway Members Say "No Way. Not Again!" ° Thank You Member Stewards! ° Members Meet for Bargaining Strategy ° Purple Up for Bargaining Dates

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Vol 3, Issue 3

New Member Orientation: Action at Work ° Members Take Action at the Legislature ° Health Care for All: Members Can Make It Happen ° eNews Flash: Assistance for Union Members, DAS Bargaining and Childcare Members Win Full Collective Bargaining Rights

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Vol 3, Issue 2

Members get ready for the next round in our fight for affordable health care for every Oregonian at the Capitol in Salem and DMV members hold the line on contract language and celebrate a workplace victory. Also, members get ready for regional strategy meetings all over Oregon.

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Vol 3, Issue 1

January 2007 is a great time for a fresh start and a fresh look at the kind of state Oregon can be. Every Oregonian has a right to demand quality public services, the opportunity for a living wage job and access to quality, affordable health care. SEIU Local 503, OPEU members are committed to working to turn those goals into reality.

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