Note: Ranked choice voting information is separately published online at seiu503.org/weare503/. This FAQ addresses questions unrelated to ranked choice voting. 1.)  Q:  Why is it OK for some candidates to follow the Q & A format on candidate statements and…

We ended our last scheduled bargaining session with management on Friday with no agreement on a contract. In fact, after seven bargaining sessions across our state over the last few months, management seemed surprised when we told them we expect…

Higher Ed Contract Ratified! The votes have been counted. And we are excited to announce that Higher Ed members of SEIU 503 have overwhelmingly voted to ratify the tentative agreement (TA) reached by the Bargaining Team and management at Oregon’s…

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…

(español abajo) After many discussions, Interest Survey, and a poll sent to childcare bargaining members, a majority approved changing union affiliation from SEIU to Oregon AFSCME. Your SEIU Childcare Council leadership also supports changing affiliation union to AFSCME in order…

The Provider Time Capture project, or OR PTCI DCI, is a new way to track hours and get paid. It will replace the paper voucher system that homecare workers in the Adults and People with Disabilities Program (APD) and personal…

As the latest round of stimulus checks begins to arrive, we want to provide additional information on what President Biden’s American Rescue Plan means for our members. The $1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill will have a major impact on our…

Right now, the PTC Project Team is continuing design of the DCI EVV Solution, which will replace paper vouchers in late summer of 2021. Home Care Workers and Personal Care Attendants: Please take a moment to update your contact information…

This morning the Oregon Supreme Court denied our petition to overturn SB 1049, impacting public employee retirement benefits.  Statement from SEIU 503 Executive Director Melissa Unger This is a disappointing loss with real impacts on thousands of workers’ lives and…

In the midst of the COVID-19 public health crisis and the financial hardship felt across Oregon, our healthcare and retirement benefits are probably not top of mind. But they’re as important as ever. We’ve put together a summary of the…