(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…

By: SEIU 503 President Mike Powers Oregon’s 2021 legislative session was a rollercoaster ride. Held remotely due to the COVID pandemic, we started with a bleak economic outlook — also due to the pandemic. Fortunately, thanks to $2.6 billion in…

At the beginning of 2021 thousands of nursing home workers filled out bargaining surveys, which is the first step our union takes when negotiating a new contract. The results of the survey were loud and clear: workers want better wages,…

This year, the Oregon State Legislature made a historic $900 million investment into higher education. It’s the largest budget allocation for public universities in the history of the state. Now, it’s critical that we make sure this investment translates into…

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…

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…

At the beginning of 2021 thousands of homecare and personal support workers filled out bargaining surveys, which is the first step our union takes when negotiating a new contract. The results of the survey were loud and clear: workers want…

After a security delay, the Oregon Legislature convenes today to begin the 2021 “long session.” Despite the pandemic’s impact on the economy, our state is in a position where we can invest in services and build back an economy that…

The State of Oregon operates on a biennial budget cycle – meaning a new budget is created and passed every two years. As you can see above, it’s a long process with a lot of different steps and stakeholders. Right…

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