Note: Ranked choice voting information is separately published online at seiu503.org/weare503/. This FAQ addresses questions unrelated to ranked choice voting. 1.) Q: Why is it OK for some candidates to follow the Q & A format on candidate statements and…
Other InformationGeneral Council 2022 Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to the Portland Hilton Downtown? For directions, visit our General Council page, which also gives details on how and where to park during check-in to the hotel and where to park during your stay at GC.…
Member NewsPandemic Recognition Pay (Hazard Pay) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pandemic Recognition Pay? During the 2021 bargaining process, our team negotiated contract language that gives qualifying state workers additional compensation in recognition of the increased hazardous working conditions that some experienced during the pandemic. This was referred to…
Division(s): State Agency
Member NewsProvider Time Capture (PTC) Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Provider Time Capture (PTC)? A. Provider Time Capture is the name of the project that is implementing EVV. Q. What if I do not have a smart phone, computer, or internet access? A. ODHS and OHA are…
Member NewsKaiser now scheduling COVID vaccinations for Homecare/Personal Support Workers!
HOMECARE AND PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS: based on your job classification, you may be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. Currently, to receive a COVID vaccination from Kaiser Permanente, you must be a Kaiser Permanente member. The vaccine is currently being administered to…
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 NewsPaid Time Off benefits for Homecare and Personal Support Workers – July 1 Determination
Thanks to the tireless efforts of workers like all of us, SEIU 503 has been able to negotiate with the State of Oregon for more equitable compensation for homecare and personal support workers. Since the creation of the Oregon Homecare…
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.…
Member NewsLetter to Candidates with Election Information Overview for 2022 Special Election
TO: Candidates for Board of Director (BOD) and Assistant Director BOD positions. FR: The SEIU Local 503 Election Committee RE: ELECTION INFORMATION OVERVIEW At the SEIU Local 503 General Council held in August 2022, the elected delegates to General Council…
Member NewsChildcare Providers have approved moving to Oregon AFSCME
(español abajo) After many discussions, Interest Survey, and a poll sent to childcare bargaining members, a majority approved changing union affiliation from SEIU to Oregon AFSCME. Your SEIU Childcare Council leadership also supports changing affiliation union to AFSCME in order…