Salem, OR – Higher education workers represented by SEIU Local 503 this morning declared impasse in negotiations with university management, after its failure to bring meaningful proposals to the table in bargaining. Union members have been negotiating with university management…

‘Wall of moms’ at Portland protest formed to protect demonstrators https://t.co/YijlVAvvjP pic.twitter.com/CP8gfmkDxU — Jeffrey Levin (@jilevin) July 20, 2020   SEIU 503, Oregon’s public services and care provider union, released the following statement on federal police in Portland:  There is…

Strike Resources Frequently Asked Questions (below) Strike prep materials Still have a question? Submit your question here. Have you or a coworker been intimidated by management? Half-truths and out right lies are a common tactic used by management to intimidate…

This is the second in a series of articles looking back on 2019, and shining a spotlight on the most significant events in our Union. Check out articles #1 and #2.   After a decade of contracts that failed to keep…

Over three hundred classified university staff, supporting faculty, students, and community leaders rallied at Portland State University (PSU) on September 17th, supporting the SEIU 503 members who are preparing to step out on strike. After months of negotiations, and years…

University staff across Oregon are fighting though one of the most difficult contract negotiations in years. Unlike their counterparts at State agencies, administrators at the seven public universities have refused to offer us fair raises and benefits. While many of…

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…

Of all of the county workers in the state of Oregon, Curry County employees are the lowest paid. In fact, until last year, workers hadn’t seen a raise in nine years—which is why many of them need to work second…

In a rigged economy, workers say the freedom to come together in strong unions is more important than ever WASHINGTON – The following statement was issued by members and leaders of AFSCME, AFT, NEA, and SEIU – the nation’s four…

A new report from the Economic Policy Institute has shined a light on the need to move Oregon’s Higher Ed workers forward. The EPI’s updated Basic Family Budget Calculator estimates the income a family needs to secure a safe and…