Homecare Dignity Newsletter, August 21, 2026
General Council is in Session
Our union’s General Council is officially under way, and the energy is electric ⚡!
General Council is the supreme governing body of SEIU Local 503 that shapes our union’s future.
Delegates are meeting at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland and will begin voting on resolutions this weekend that guide our union over the next two years.
Check out the Union Calendar
Missed General Council? No worries, your union’s got you covered! There are SO many other ways to get involved, and it all starts with our calendar. From steward trainings to caucus events, it’s your one-stop shop for everything happening at SEIU Local 503. Some upcoming events include:
Women’s Council Monthly Meeting
Tuesday August 25, 6pm
Monthly meeting for Women’s Council Caucus. Please join to discuss matters important for equity, equality and inclusion.
Civil & Human Rights Committee Monthly Meeting
Wednesday August 26, 6pm
The Civil and Human Rights Committee promotes and monitors the union’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and supports our union’s caucuses to build a strong power base for pursuing issues of cultural diversity.
The calendar is updated regularly, and you can sort it to show only what’s relevant to your worksite, no digging required. Check it out today and find a way to get involved!
One more thing: all these events are for members only, and right now our records show you aren’t a member of your union yet. Let’s fix that! Sign up today. We’d love to see you there. ✊
Don’t miss your ballot or your bargaining survey! Keep your contact information updated
Have you moved recently? Do you know if your mailing address we have on file is current? There are two big reasons to make sure your contact information is up to date:
Statewide union elections are coming up – do we have your current mailing address on file? We need your current postal address to ensure your get your ballot!
Contract negotiations are active for many employers; don’t miss important updates and votes!
Update your contact information
Your union, your voice, your vote. Let’s make sure nothing stands in the way!
Only members get to vote or fill out surveys. Sign up today and don’t miss your chance!
Get Involved
Sign Up for an Upcoming Training!
Being a part of a union is all about bringing your best self forward for the benefit of those around you and yourself. Each one of us has something to offer and we never know our true potential until we get involved. Check out all of our upcoming trainings online and sign up for one here.
Join an SEIU Caucus!
- Support each other when facing issues at work based on their identity.
- Create ways for our Union to be accessible to all members.
- Hold events to educate the public about important issues.