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Election Day is November 5th. You Can Help Spread the Word About Pro-Union Candidates!
Help our Union elect candidates who support workers by signing up for a political shift. Talking to voters is key to making this happen.
YOU CAN HELP! There are shifts available to canvass or participate in phone banks to reach out to voters in virtually every community in the state. Learn more and sign up to help at this link.
Keep an eye on your mailbox – ballots were sent out to voters this week! Want to know who our members are endorsing in this year’s elections? Click here!
Tell the State to Raise HCW/PSW/PCA Wages!
In 2023, the Oregon Legislature asked ODHS to carry out a rate and wage study. The study focused on providers of in-home and residential care providing services to individuals served by the Office of Aging and People with Disabilities (APD), the Office of Developmental Disability Services (ODDS) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). This includes wages and pay for homecare and personal support workers, as well as private sector workers in DD agencies and In-home care agencies.
We feel the study is misleading and flawed and could mean private agencies get big raises and union HCW and PSWs are left behind. The state is asking for feedback on proposed rate increases until Monday, October 28th.
Can you take a few minutes to let the state know they should prioritize raising HCW/PSW/PCA wages so we can catch up to the private sector? Click here!
Having An Issue? Contact Your Union Steward!
Did you know that as a union member you have access to a SEIU 503 Homecare Steward?
Stewards are the foundation for a strong, effective and democratic union. Stewards are our fellow care providers who we’ve selected to be our worksite representatives. They help you deal with issues you are facing and work and enforce the contract through the grievance procedure. They promote fairness, justice, and equality at the work site by:
- Working with management and Local 503 organizers to come up with solutions to workplace issues
- Assisting members with filing grievances
- Interpreting and enforcing our contract
- Signing-up and orienting new members
- Keeping members informed of union activities
- Educating members about the importance of political action
Check out our website to find your steward!
Upcoming In-Person Events: Learn about and navigate the world of Carewell Benefits!
Connect with the Benefits Team and other care providers!
Throughout the year SEIU 503 Carewell Benefits offers live webinars that you can join in the comfort of your own home. Also, during Open Enrollment, the Carewell team and benefit partners travel to different cities in Oregon to offer in-person education and support for care providers who prefer a personal connection.
- Learn about 2025 Marketplace Open Enrollment and how to enroll in or renew a Carewell-approved Marketplace Silver plan
- Get assistance with Marketplace Open Enrollment paperwork
- Get support with the Healthcare Cost Assistance benefit on a Medicare plan
- Explore the wide range of benefits such as Paid Time Off, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Healthcare Cost Assistance, and the Employee Assistance Program
- Discover MyCarewell503, the new online benefits management tool
Connect with other care providers or come by if you have any benefit questions! Click here for more information and find an in-person event location to join!
Final Notice! Membership Advantages Open Enrollment ends Oct 31
Supplement your free $2,500 member life insurance! You can purchase additional life insurance for you and your family without a medical review during our SEIU 503 Membership Advantages annual open enrollment, now through October 31, 2024. During this period, members can also purchase short-term disability and legal insurance.
If you have questions, email membershipadvantages@seiu503.org. You can also check out our SEIU 503 website to learn more about our exclusive Membership Advantages program!
Upcoming Events Register events at Seiu503.org/calendarBe sure to check the events calendar regularly for regional meetings in your area! |