Local Government
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SEIU Local 503
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April 24, 2013
This was not a great day in the Oregon House for public workers or the people we serve, but the fight for fairness in this legislative session is far from over. First, Republican leaders and their allies in the “loophole …
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SEIU Local 503
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April 5, 2013
Over the last two months, hundreds of SEIU Local 503 members have traveled to Salem to tell legislators to protect services, find ways to save money, and ensure that big corporations and banks pay their fair share. You now have …
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juareza
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March 13, 2013
This week, hundreds of SEIU 503 members from across Oregon took to the picket line to demand a change to the way Oregon does business. Once again essential services for all Oregonians are on the chopping block as legislators attempt …
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juareza
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March 4, 2013
Oregon’s chief budget writers have gone way too far in balancing the budget on the backs of seniors, public workers and those we serve. This is a first draft budget, with revisions to come in the months ahead. There is …
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SEIU Local 503
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January 28, 2013
About 400 members of SEIU Local 503 met in Eugene on Sunday, Jan. 27, to strategize around contract bargaining this year. After a welcome from President Rob Sisk, members heard from Executive Director Heather Conroy on “Our Strategy to Win” and …
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SEIU Local 503
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December 5, 2012
On December 2, Governor John Kitzhaber unveiled a proposal to raise taxes by $170M to help pay for vital services our members provide, and for schools. His proposal would hit wealthiest Oregonians the hardest by reducing by 5% the itemized …
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SEIU Local 503
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November 2, 2012
The city of Wilsonville elections committee counted the ballots on October 29. We are happy so many of you participated in this election, almost 70% voted. Here are the results: President: Vince Espinoza Vice President: Randy Eshleman Secretary: Mary Ann …
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siegnerc
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October 18, 2012
City of Beaverton employees represented by SEIU Local 503 (Sub Local 198) are pleased to be working with the City of Beaverton on a fundraiser for a great cause. They are offering a Jeans for Charity Program where employees may …
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SEIU Local 503
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October 15, 2012
Ballots are due back to the Union no later than 5 PM on October 24th. If you need a replacement ballot they can be obtained at the Union Office, 1730 Commercial St SE, in Salem. If you are …
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siegnerc
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October 12, 2012
(Statesman Journal) The American Public Works Association, Oregon Chapter, honored Road Operations Supervisor Don Clark, crew leader Leonard Lopes, and heavy equipment operators Marek Lloyd and Mike Harmel with an “Everyday Hero” Award. The award is presented to public works …
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SEIU Local 503
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October 4, 2012
Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) workers held a candlelight vigil Wednesday night, Oct. 3, outside the Salem home of Marion County Commissioner Janet Carlson
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SEIU Local 503
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September 7, 2012
Marion County workers conducted an informational picket on Thursday night, Sept. 6, outside the MAPS Credit Union Building in Salem, where the Marion County Commissioners’ office is located.
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SEIU Local 503
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September 5, 2012
With a recent Letter of Agreement between City of Beaverton workers and city management, 28 seasonal positions have been added to the existing bargaining unit.
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SEIU Local 503
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August 31, 2012
Salem—After lengthy discussion and debate, hundreds of Marion County Employee Association (MCEA) members voted by a three-to-one margin August 30 to authorize their elected bargaining team to call a strike.
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SEIU Local 503
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August 24, 2012
Congratulations to bargaining team members Daniel Gonzalez, Dave Rukke, Randy Eshelman, Vince Espinoza and alternate Renae Eshelman, with help from Joe Cartino and Troy Barnard of SEIU 503, for leading the Wilsonville City Transit workers to a hard-fought tentative agreement …
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SEIU Local 503
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August 20, 2012
(Statesman-Journal) Marion County employees could strike this month, according to a press release released today by the Marion County Employees Association.
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SEIU Local 503
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August 20, 2012
(National Public Radio) SALEM, Ore. – More than 700 employees of Oregon’s fifth largest county could vote later this month to go on strike. The Marion County Employee Association says it’s scheduled a strike vote for August 30th. The Salem-based union has been working without a contract since the end of June.
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SEIU Local 503
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July 24, 2012
Thanks to great work by the Lane Council of Governments (LCOG) bargaining team, LCOG members have a new contract to celebrate. The membership voted overwhelmingly on Friday, July 20, to approve their tentative agreement, which affects 103 classified workers, 95 of …
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SEIU Local 503
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July 2, 2012
Nearly 100 Marion County union workers and supporters held a “cash mob” event on Saturday, June 30, in downtown Salem to show what their collective buying power means to the local economy.
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SEIU Local 503
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June 20, 2012
Because county workers agreed to accept healthcare cuts and wage freezes in their 2010 contract, Marion County has saved an impressive $3.5 million. SEIU/MCEA members presented a large symbolic check to the commissioners.
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