As the 2022 election cycle begins to heat up, we’d like to share information on SEIU 503’s endorsement process. For our union of 72,000 Oregon workers, the outcomes of this year’s races will have immense importance to our members. Electing…

On the latest episode of Stronger Together, the SEIU Local 503 podcast, we delve into the world of politics by interviewing two SEIU endorsed candidates. With a big election coming up next month, we wanted to bring you conversations with…

On the latest episode of Stronger Together, the SEIU Local 503 podcast, we talk about the upcoming Oregon political primary! We start with the SEIU Local 503 Political Director Andrea Cooper’s interview with Cayle Tern, who serves on 503’s CAPE…

The SEIU Local 503 CAPE Council consists of locally elected member representatives that drive SEIU Local 503’s voice in politics. The members of our CAPE Council provide a voice for working Oregonians by recommending candidate endorsements and then working to…

Citizen Action for Political Education (CAPE) Council  Overview of CAPE Council Duties  CAPE Council Members (delegates) are responsible for helping to lead the political program of the Union. This includes:  Communicating about politics among your co-workers;  Fundraising for CAPE among…

Frequently Asked Questions Where does the money from CAPE come from? CAPE is funded almost entirely by monthly, voluntary contributions from our members. Members giving $5, $10, or $15 a month adds up and helps us make a big impact.…

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…

I’m asking for your vote because I would like to continue working on issues important to members. Having been on the team that created Homecare Local 99, I know the hard work and dedication it takes to work on member…

Qualifications: 1- Homecare Council member for 10 years; 2- active on the Bargaining Team 2009-2011, 2013-2015, and 2018-2020; 3- 2014 to COVID organized one meeting a month in five communities in Washington County for Homecare and Personal Support Workers; and…

Political endorsements at SEIU 503 are made by the 52-member CAPE Council, which will begin its work in November.   This month, members of SEIU 503 kicked off an endorsement process that will determine how our Union engages in political…