1. INTRODUCTION SEIU Local 503 is democratically governed by our members who elect their sub-local leaders, the Board of Directors, and delegates to General Council, the supreme governing body of our union. Every two years, we elect over 700 leaders.…

(Select your preferred language at the top of this page.) What’s in this issue:  Sublocal Elections Nominations Are Open 2024 is a Big Election Year for SEIU 503 Members Steward Awards Nominations  Homecare Workers Have an Important Bill at the…

(Select your preferred language at the top of this page.) What’s in this issue:  Sublocal officer elections nominations open Dec 11  Attend a Sublocal Representative Primer via Zoom  Virtual ODDS listening sessions for PSWs  Get ready for tax time: Don’t…

Oregon’s 2023 legislative session has ended, and through the advocacy of our members managed to pass the majority of our priority bills. We secured bargaining pots for state employees and homecare/personal support workers that places our members in a position…

Need updates on the Workday issue? Visit our dedicated Workday webpage. August 25 In May and June, we shared updates with you about working with the State on issues related to tax withholding for mid-month paychecks. You will recall, the…

Bargaining Update SEIU 503 Homecare Bargaining co-chairs Patty Falkenstein and Cristal DeJarnac and executive director Melissa Unger presented our opening statement, emphasizing how critical our work was during the early days of the pandemic and how now, caring for our…

July 28 Cast Your E-Ballot on the Proposed Contract Voting is now open! This Monday, State members received their electronic ballots through email, and the votes are coming in. Voting to ratify a contract is one of the single most…

Voter Pamphlet for the Special Election for Sector 08: Client Employed Provider Directors and Assistant Directors   Legal notice: The Voters’ Pamphlet includes all declared candidates running for Board of Directors positions and contains campaign materials from candidates for elective office…

Click here to review the Homecare Sublocal 99 Bylaws, including the Homecare District Map. Homecare Rerun Election: More information will be posted soon. Candidate Statements for Sublocal 99, Homecare Workers/Personal Support Workers (HCW/PSW)  SEIU Local 503 Disclaimer: Nominated candidates were…

Español abajo   When workers negotiate a new contract with the State, we have an opportunity to raise wages, protect consumer hours, and fight for changes at DHS that will make it easier for us to care for seniors and…