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…

By: SEIU 503 President Mike Powers Oregon’s 2021 legislative session was a rollercoaster ride. Held remotely due to the COVID pandemic, we started with a bleak economic outlook — also due to the pandemic. Fortunately, thanks to $2.6 billion in…

At the beginning of 2021 thousands of State workers filled out nearly 6,000 bargaining surveys, which is the first step our union takes when negotiating a new contract. The results of the survey were loud and clear: State workers want…

At the beginning of 2021 thousands of nursing home workers filled out bargaining surveys, which is the first step our union takes when negotiating a new contract. The results of the survey were loud and clear: workers want better wages,…

This year, the Oregon State Legislature made a historic $900 million investment into higher education. It’s the largest budget allocation for public universities in the history of the state. Now, it’s critical that we make sure this investment translates into…

Oregon’s 2021 legislative session was truly historic. The session began with a bleak economic outlook that was buoyed by a series of improved revenue projections and a one-time infusion of $2.6 billion in federal aid. Thanks to the advocacy of…

At the beginning of 2021 thousands of homecare and personal support workers filled out bargaining surveys, which is the first step our union takes when negotiating a new contract. The results of the survey were loud and clear: workers want…

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…

This week we got some great news about our healthcare plans. Most importantly, we can announce that there will be no increases in co-pays or deductibles for any of the public employee healthcare plans. That’s big. The Public Employee Benefits…

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…