On the latest episode of Stronger Together, the SEIU Local 503 podcast, we talk about the upcoming Oregon political primary! We start with the SEIU Local 503 Political Director Andrea Cooper’s interview with Cayle Tern, who serves on 503’s CAPE…

It is against the law for your supervisor to harass or discriminate against you because of race, color, marital status, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected class under State or Federal Law, or because of your…

You cannot file a grievance against a coworker, even if the coworker is harassing or discriminating against you, although there may be recourse outside of the contract and grievance procedure. However, you should follow the University System’s process for dealing…

It is against the law for your supervisor to harass or discriminate against you because of race, color, marital status, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected class under State or Federal Law, or because of your…

You cannot file a grievance against a coworker, even if the coworker is harassing or discriminating against you, although there may be recourse outside of the contract and grievance procedure.  However, you should follow your agency’s process for dealing with…

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In 2024, we wish to celebrate the contributions of API individuals in our union, the labor movement, and our society. This year we celebrate and recognize the resilience of ourselves and our multigenerational family, and those who inspire us with…

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Workers at Serenity Hospice have been organizing for pay equity, adequate raises, affordable health care, regular hours, PTO, and the ability to manage trauma and compassion fatigue. The workers unanimously decided to form a union, and asked management to voluntarily…

Workers at Avamere Chestnut Lane, a one-of-a-kind assisted living facility for the Deaf and Deaf-Blind, have won their first contract, with the highest Assisted Living Facility wages in the State of Oregon and possibly in the country. Assisted living facilities…