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…

When the 2019 legislative session began in January, SEIU 503 laid out an ambitious agenda at the Oregon State Capitol. Our work supporting candidates who support workers resulted in a pro-union governor and a pro-worker supermajority in the House and…

As we enter a new plan year, we’d like to give you an update of what’s to come as we continue our efforts to make sure the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB) maintains quality affordable benefits. Healthcare is incredibly important…

Legislative wrap up and moving forward Together, SEIU 503 members accomplished a great deal in Salem. We’re proud of the work legislators did to fund healthcare and protect workers from retirement cuts, but we’re left — again — without a…

On Friday, the final gavel dropped on the 2017 session of the Oregon Legislature. Together, SEIU 503 members accomplished a great deal in Salem. We’re proud of the work legislators did to fund healthcare and protect workers from retirement cuts,…