We ended our last scheduled bargaining session with management on Friday with no agreement on a contract. In fact, after seven bargaining sessions across our state over the last few months, management seemed surprised when we told them we expect…

Higher Ed Contract Ratified! The votes have been counted. And we are excited to announce that Higher Ed members of SEIU 503 have overwhelmingly voted to ratify the tentative agreement (TA) reached by the Bargaining Team and management at Oregon’s…

After 6 months of negotiations, Jackson County employees vote to authorize a strike.”I’ve felt completely disrespected by management.”   JCEA members click here for strike resources   Jackson County employees voted overwhelmingly over the weekend to authorize a strike.  “Throughout this…

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…

University administration offered a new proposal to our bargaining team on Tuesday, taking their draconian healthcare cuts off the table but failing to meet us on wages. SEIU members at all seven universities pushed back hard against the healthcare cuts,…