In 2021, state employees bargained a new contract that covers wages, benefits, and workplace conditions like safety, telework and more. As of July 16th, the State reached a Tentative Agreement with big victories for State workers. This contract was subsequently…

SEIU 503 is a democratic, member-run union. In 2020 we have elected more than 700 leaders to a variety of positions to lead our union. The people in these roles will shape our work over the next two years as…

SEIU/DAS BARGAINING 2019-2021 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT SUMMARY Articles not summarized below remain unchanged as Current Contract Language Central Table Article 1 – Parties to the Agreement Replaces the Oregon State Library with the State Library of Oregon and the Board of…

Our State bargaining team hit the road last week to share the latest updates, answer your questions, and most importantly, learn from members about what to prioritize. Before you read the update, take a moment and register for the United…

On Thursday, March 28 our state worker elected Central Table Bargaining Team met with management to exchange the last of our initial proposals. Our proposals reflect what membership has told us: it’s time for meaningful raises after years concessions for…

Our Human Services Coalition’s elected bargaining team met with management on Thursday, March 21. We made two coalition-wide proposals: one proposal that would promote educational career development/advancement for all employees; and one proposal that would ensure that employees who have…

Our ODOT Coalition Bargaining Committee met with management again on the evening of Tuesday, March 26. We bargained at the table until just before midnight. Our team worked diligently to pass all of our initial proposals. The deadline for new…

Through the hard work of our Membership, Central Table Bargaining Team, Central Table Support Staff, and many others, we are happy to announce that the 2017 Economic Reopener for SEIU 503 members working for the State of Oregon has been…

All 57 of our nursing homes across the state will be bargaining together this summer. Earlier this year, we filled out bargaining surveys and elected fellow workers to represent us at the bargaining table. Then, on June 28, our bargaining…

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…