Tuesday’s rally at OSU was a big success! We concluded our latest bargaining session with management at Oregon State University yesterday, and there hasn’t been much movement at the table. Your SEIU 503 bargaining team is standing strong for the…
Member NewsAFRAM statement on Black History Month 2022
Hello, my name is Carol Littleton-Kelly. I am the newly elected President of SEIU 503’s African American (AFRAM) Caucus, Sub-Local 99. I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. I enjoy helping others as a homecare worker (HCW), personal support…
Member News2021 Retrospective: Workers seized the moment, but we have a long way to go.
“When they started dying, that was so hard.” Felipa Rojas De Torres is a Certified Nursing Assistant at a nursing home in Salem. When the pandemic hit, her facility was thrown into a crisis that continues to this day. …
Member NewsSEIU 503 Earth Day Message 2021: We All Must Act Now
On Earth Day 2021, we’d like to lift up the work of SEIU 503 members to make environmental justice a majority priority for our union. Climate change is a worldwide crisis and sometimes it’s difficult to see what impact we…
Member NewsEVV/Provider Time Capture Engagement Sessions for AAA/APD Staff, Consumers and Providers
Provider Time Capture Stakeholder Engagement Sessions for AAA/APD Staff, Consumers and Providers are approaching at the end of October! The Provider Time Capture (PTC) Project will provide a way for Homecare Workers and Personal Support Workers to electronically capture their…
Division(s): Homecare/Personal Support Worker
Other InformationCandidate for Assistant Director: Cristina Aviles, Personal Support Worker
My name is Cristina Aviles and I am running for Assistant Director in Region 7. I have been a Personal Support Worker (PSW) for 6 years. My job is to provide care for adults experiencing mental, intellectual or developmental disabilities…
Member NewsHomecare and Personal Support Workers – Have you heard about Oregon Care Partners?
In 2014, our union helped form a state-funded training consortium so anyone living or working in the state can attend online or in-person classes without barriers to entry. Yes! That means you, your friends, family, loved ones and consumers are…
Division(s): Homecare/Personal Support Worker
Member NewsHomecare and Personal Support Workers Speak Out About Training Programs
When Crystal Baran took a job in a residential facility for adults with developmental disabilities, she received two weeks of hands-on training. She learned how to administer medication, how to safety lift an adult out of bed, and how…
Division(s): Homecare/Personal Support Worker
Other InformationCandidate Statement for IU Convention Alternate Delegate Election
SEIU Local 503 Disclaimer: Nominated candidates were invited to submit a campaign statement not to exceed 400 words. SEIU 503 uniformly formats statements for publication and otherwise prints statements verbatim as submitted by the candidate(s). The following are statements and…
Other InformationSublocal 99 Homecare Bylaws
Bylaws Homecare Local 99: SEIU Local 503, OPEU TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I – DUTIES OF THE LOCAL ARTICLE II – MEMBERSHIP ARTICLE III – ELECTIONS ARTICLE IV – DISTRICT DESIGNATION ARTICLE V – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARTICLE VI – DUTIES…