72,000 people. 700 elected leaders. All working together for better wages and benefits, a voice on the job, and to grow our union.
SEIU 503 is a democratic, member-run union. Every two years, we elect more than 700 leaders to a variety of positions, such as the Board of Directors, sub local officers, and statewide officers. The people in these roles will shape the work of our Union over the next two years as we bargain strong contracts, represent workers, and grow.
Running for office and voting in union elections is the best way that you can shape the course of our Union. Your voice matters. Add it to the conversation.
Local: Employment Department
Election Results:
posted 3/20/2024, updated 4/22/2024
President: Kathleen Olson
Vice President: Brian Thaden
Secretary: Erika Martinez
Treasurer: Jeffery Lehn
Chief Steward: Gary (Durb) Durbin
General Council Delegate: Leeann Wornell, Gary (Durb) Durbin, Tia Sanchez, Julie Bond, Austin Folnagy, Erika Martinez, Roberto Perez Benitez
Bargaining Delegate: Tia Sanchez, Austin Folnagy, Matthew Strickland, Matt DeRosa, Aidan Kolar, Kathleen Olson
Section Officer- Central Office: Matt DeRosa
Section Officer- Coast Region: Haley Milam
Section Officer- East Region: Randy Shimek
Section Officer- North Region: Vacant
Section Officer- Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH): Charles Smith
Section Officer- South Region: Brandon VanBurger
Section Officer- Tax: Julie Bond
Section Officer- UI Centers – except OAH – and Employees: Matthew Strickland
Offices up for election:
- President (1)
- Vice President (1)
- Secretary (1)
- Treasurer (1)
- Chief Steward (1)
- General Council Delegate (7)
- Bargaining Delegate (6)
- Section Officer- Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) (1)
- Section Officer- Tax (1)
- Section Officer- UI Centers – except OAH – and Employees (1)
- Section Officer- Central Office (1)
- Section Officer- North Region (1)
- Section Officer- South Region (1)
- Section Officer- Coast Region (1)
- Section Officer- East Region (1)
Automatic GC Delegates:
Automatic Bargaining Delegates:
N/A
Nominations Open Date:
December 11, 2023
Nominations Close:
January 26, 2024
Ballots Out:
February 27, 2024
Ballots Due:
March 19, 2024
Nomination Acceptance Confirmation Deadline:
January 29, 2024
Deadline to provide proof of membership if records show employee has not worked for 120 days:
February 2, 2024
Candidate statement?:
Yes
Photos permitted?:
Yes
Evote or Mail Ballot or In Person Vote:
Online
