This agreement represents a $75 million investment in the vital services we provide. It fulfills Governor Kotek’s promise to preserve care provider funding in the state budget, and represents a commitment from legislators to caregivers. We reached this agreement in record time. Check out the full tentative agreement summary here.
- Past Bargaining Updates:
Bargaining Update: July 1, 2025 Session Read here
Bargaining Update: June 17, 2025 Session Read here
Bargaining Update: May 20, 2025 Session Read here
Bargaining Update: May 6, 2025 Session Read here
Bargaining Team: April 30, 2025 Caucus Update, Read Here
Bargaining Update: April 1, 2025 Session Read here
Who are Homecare Workers?
As Homecare and Personal Support workers, we provide essential, skilled care that allows parents, grandparents and people with disabilities to continue living at home. Together in union, we share a goal of providing services that make Oregon a better place to live. We work to improve the lives of SEIU 503 members and their consumers, and help build an Oregon where access to care and support is a top priority. Our strength as a care provider union has resulted in some of the strongest worker contracts in the nation, enacting improvements that strengthen the program for ourselves and the families we support.
What are we fighting for in the 2025 Bargaining Campaign?
In a survey completed by care providers early this year, workers are concerned about economic security, affordable housing and Internet access; you made it clear you need higher wages, better benefits, and respect.
What Does Contract Bargaining Look Like?
Contract bargaining involves far more than only what happens at the bargaining table.
Here is our member-elected Homecare Bargaining Team:
(FROM LEFT): Phyllis Wills, Graciela Hernandez Villegas, Joy’e Willman, Patty Falkenstein and Katina, Diana Evens, Steve Shumate, Jolene White, Andrew Cook, Cristal DeJarnac, Angie Jelley and Avery Horton. Bargaining Team Members not pictured: Loril Eaton, Chris Christensen and Barbara Evans.
Team roles and regions:
Co-Chair: Cristal DeJarnac, Bend
Co-Chair: Patty Falkenstein, Washington County
Scribe: Joy’e Willman
Diana Evens, Eugene
Steve Shumate, Portland
Loril Eaton, Lincoln City
Graciela Hernandez Villegas, Portland
Phyllis Wills, St. Helens
Chris Christensen, Salem
Andrew Cook, Eugene
Avery Horton, Bandon
Jolene White, Grants Pass
Barbara Evans, Eugene
Angie Jelley, Reedsport/Roseburg
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Do you know who your SEIU organizer is?
Here’s a list of all SEIU Homecare Organizers by county. Contact your SEIU Organizer for ways to get involved and take action!
Lupe Canales – Marion, Yamhill, Polk 661-429-8939, email
Michelle Oeder – Lane, Linn, Benton, Lincoln 541-619-0081, email
Erik Horeis – Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook, Harney, Klamath, Lake 541-601-8042, email
Matthew Wilson – Wasco, Hood River, Sherman, Gilliam, Wheeler, Morrow, Malheur, Umatilla, Union, Grant, Baker, Wallowa 541-429-5082, email