Who are PPS Workers? We are Nutrition Services and Custodial workers of Portland Public Schools. We are people who put food on plates, and wipe surfaces clean every day to ensure that our schools are safe and healthy.

Collective Bargaining Agreement (2023-2026)

Convenio de Negociación Colectiva (2023-2026)

Local 140’s membership meetings are on the 2nd Saturday of each month at noon. Check your email for invites. Contact AriG@seiu503.org if you aren’t getting emails.

Resources

February 11, 2026

Winter Party: Sunday, February 22


You're invited to Local 140's Annual Winter Party! Join us at Steeplejack Pizza and Beer (4439 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, OR 97221) on February 22 at 1:30pm to celebrate another great year of being stronger together as we begin bargaining. Join us for food, games, a raffle, and more! You'll also get to hear from your union officers and bargaining team. Food and soft drinks will be provided. Contact your organizer AriG@seiu503.org with any questions. RSVP here.

Check out your union leadership with the contact sheet here.

Union Officers

  • Nutrition Services Co-Chair: Chris Walters cwalters567@gmail.com
  • Custodial Co-Chair: James D’Arcy jpd19687@gmail.com
  • Nutrition Services Representative-at-Large:
  • Custodial Representative-at-Large: Jennifer Sherman jenniferjg42@yahoo.com
  • Secretary-Treasurer: McKenna McVicker mckennamcvicker12@gmail.com

Union Stewards: Members can work with stewards from either department

  • Cody Baez sampson.cody32@yahoo.com
  • Veronica Green veronica.green68@gmail.com
  • Patrick Matteo patrickmatteo@gmail.com
  • John Piper johnwilliampiper3@gmail.com
  • Colleen Meehan cmeehan@pps.net
  • Tyler Mata tylermata4750@yahoo.com

Questions? Want to get involved? Email Ari Gewirtzman at AriG@seiu503.org