On Friday, the final gavel dropped on the 2017 session of the Oregon Legislature. Together, SEIU 503 members accomplished a great deal in Salem. We’re proud of the work legislators did to fund healthcare and protect workers from retirement cuts,…
Other InformationCandidate Statement for IU Convention Alternate Delegate Election
SEIU Local 503 Disclaimer: Nominated candidates were invited to submit a campaign statement not to exceed 400 words. SEIU 503 uniformly formats statements for publication and otherwise prints statements verbatim as submitted by the candidate(s). The following are statements and…
Other InformationExisting Policy Resolutions
The Existing Policy Resolutions document contains policies adopted at General Council over a period of 4 years. Click below to download a copy of SEIU Local 503’s current Existing Policy Resolutions. 2022 Existing Policy Resolutions Document Resolutions Adopted at 2020…
Member NewsPublic Sector Newsletter
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…
Tags: public sector
Division(s): State Agency Higher Ed
Other InformationHomecare
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…
Member NewsStronger Together, A Podcast from SEIU Local 503: Historic Win at Portland Public Schools
On our inaugural episode of Stronger Together, the official podcast of SEIU Local 503, we hear from our Executive Director Melissa Unger about our vision is for the next five years as a union. Next, we hear from Adam Napier,…
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Member NewsEmployees Rally at Portland State University as Strike Preparations Continue
Our Union’s higher ed bargaining team has been working hard to reach a fair settlement and avoid going on strike Monday, but university administrators continue to provide disrespectful offers that, if agreed to would have workers falling further behind, losing…
Tags: higher education Portland State University strike students
Division(s): Higher Ed
Member NewsState and Homecare Workers Come Together in Historic Rally to Fund Public Services
Fifteen hundred state, personal support, homecare, and public services workers came together on Monday, May 20th at a historic rally to push for fair contracts and investments in public services. Members of SEIU Local 503 from across Oregon marched…
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Other InformationExisting Policy Resolutions
The Existing Policy Resolutions document contains policies adopted at General Council over a period of 4 years. Click below to download a copy of SEIU Local 503’s current Existing Policy Resolutions. 2022 Existing Policy Resolutions Document Resolutions Adopted at 2020…
Member NewsThe Legislative Session starts today. Here’s what you need to know:
Last year, in a historic effort, SEIU 503 members elected a pro-worker state legislature in Oregon. The legislature convenes today in Salem, and it’s time to deliver on promises that will improve our lives, strengthen our communities, and protect our…