In 2024, we wish to celebrate the contributions of API individuals in our union, the labor movement, and our society. This year we celebrate and recognize the resilience of ourselves and our multigenerational family, and those who inspire us with…

As Women’s History month begins, we are reminded of the great strides in progress that have been made but are also painfully aware of the attempts to roll back and end the progress that generations of advocates, organizers, and leaders…

This Black History Month we want to recognize the journey, struggle, and history of Black and African people. People of color built this country shackled in the chains of oppression for over a hundred years before the reckoning of a…

As we stand on the precipice of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it is not merely a moment to celebrate history but an occasion to delve into the enduring principles that Dr. King championed – equality, justice, and unity. Dr.…

As we observe Veterans Day, the SEIU 503 Veterans Caucus wishes to recognize everyone who served, with a focus on Women Vets in Oregon, one of our own union homecare members Alice Redding (soon to be an SEIU 503 Retiree,…

Klahowya – Greetings from the Indigenous Peoples Caucus! As you are probably aware, November is Native American Heritage Month here in the United States. A time we often use to connect and celebrate our various cultures and appreciate that we…

The following statement is from SEIU 503’s Latinx Caucus: El mes de la herencia Latinx se celebra anualmente desde el día 15 de septiembre al día 15 de octubre. Es un mes para dar reconocer el espíritu inquebrantable y honrar…

Applications are now being accepted for SEIU 503’s Caucus Member Leadership Development Program (MLDP). Over the course of four weeks, the Caucus MLDP participant will help build our union by organizing caucus membership and identifying issues relevant to our members.…

In the 21st century, Congress passed The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act in June 2021, a day after the Senate passed the bill with unanimous consent. Our current President Joe Biden signed the bill into law on June 17 –…

Every June, SEIU 503 members celebrate Pride Month. It’s a time for us all to recognize and celebrate the LGBTQIAS2S+ community’s contributions to our union, the labor movement, our great state, and the world.    There is no question that attacks…