This post covers the new contract agreement for State employees. We’re thrilled to share that as of July 16th, the contract was settled with big victories for State workers! Scroll down for highlights and additional details, and join the conversation…
Member NewsSEIU State Bargaining Team Wins Tentative Agreement for State Workers!
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Division(s): State Agency
Member NewsSEIU 503 enhances, extends pandemic-related leave policies for State workers
Our union signed a Letter of Agreement with the State over the weekend that establishes new guidelines for Paid Child Care Leave and an extension of Emergency Paid Sick Leave. These new provisions are in effect from February 1, 2021,…
Member NewsWhat’s Most Important This Holiday Season
Thanksgiving is an opportunity to reflect on what we have been able to protect in 2020 in spite of many setbacks and challenges. With the rising COVID cases, the continued economic anxiety and many unknowns ahead, we need to come…
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Member NewsWork Share and Unemployment Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Work Share and Unemployment Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Higher Education Edition Q. How do I contact the Oregon Employment Department with specific questions not answerable by this FAQ? You should contact the Work Share division of the Oregon Employment Department.…
Member NewsCOVID-19 Resources for Childcare Workers
SEIU 503 is working quickly to make sure that workers’ voices are not ignored as employers, government agencies and policy makers roll out COVID-19 plans. It’s times like these that we’re thankful we have a strong union that can respond…
Member NewsCMS FAQ
What will happen when it goes into effect? If you’re signed up on the new membership card, your union dues will come out of your account after your paycheck is deposited, instead of before like they do now. If you’re…
Member NewsPERS changes: SB 1049 FAQ
On May 30, 2019, the Oregon State Legislature passed SB 1049, which will change the retirement benefits for public employees. For information on this from the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), click here. To sign up for email updates from…
Member NewsFreedom Foundation up to old tricks, spams public services workers: FAQ
I got an email at work from Opt Out Today… what is that? “Opt Out Today” is what the Freedom Foundation is calling itself when it communicates with union members. The reason for the sudden name change may be that…
Division(s): State Agency
Member NewsCare Providers: Looking for Info on Our Tentative Agreement with the State?
Our SEIU Homecare Bargaining Team has reached an exciting tentative agreement with the State that increases wages and benefits, advocates for quality consumer services, and strengthens Oregon’s homecare system. We are proud of the work our members have done to…
Division(s): Homecare/Personal Support Worker
Other InformationMember Guide to Sublocal Elections
1. INTRODUCTION SEIU Local 503 is democratically governed by our members who elect their sub-local leaders, the Board of Directors, and delegates to General Council, the supreme governing body of our union. Every two years, we elect over 700 leaders.…