This Black History Month we want to recognize the journey, struggle, and history of Black and African people. People of color built this country shackled in the chains of oppression for over a hundred years before the reckoning of a…

The Oregon legislature convenes on February 5th for a “short session.” Even-numbered years like 2024 are shorter sessions where legislators only consider a few key policy bills. Our members are advocating for legislation that would help homecare workers, Oregon State…

Issued January 22, 2024 WASHINGTON, DC – Service Employees International Union (SEIU) President Mary Kay Henry released the following statement today: “SEIU’s almost two million members believe that wherever violence, fear and hatred thrive, working people cannot. We condemn antisemitism,…

As we stand on the precipice of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it is not merely a moment to celebrate history but an occasion to delve into the enduring principles that Dr. King championed – equality, justice, and unity. Dr.…

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MOTION TO APOPT PRINCIPLES OF HEALTHCARE AND MEMBER EDUCATION AS UNION POLICY [The Universal Healthcare Committee Chair or Designated Representative] moves that the SEIU Local 503, OPEU, Board of Directors adopt as Union policy:retiree It is the policy of SEIU…

SEIU 503  Universal Healthcare Special Committee Working Paper for Board of Directors (Revised) Recommendation: We recommend that the SEIU 503 Board of Directors support the efforts to make Oregon the first state to have a universal healthcare system, and support…

As we observe Veterans Day, the SEIU 503 Veterans Caucus wishes to recognize everyone who served, with a focus on Women Vets in Oregon, one of our own union homecare members Alice Redding (soon to be an SEIU 503 Retiree,…

Klahowya – Greetings from the Indigenous Peoples Caucus! As you are probably aware, November is Native American Heritage Month here in the United States. A time we often use to connect and celebrate our various cultures and appreciate that we…