Local Government

Who we are…
Local government represented by SEIU Local 503 are employees of: Basin Transit System, Baker County Employees, City of Cannon Beach, Cannon Beach Police, Child Care Providers, Central Oregon Irrigation District, City of Pendleton, City of Beaverton, City of The Dalles Employees, City of Springfield, City of Umatilla Police, City of Tigard, Coos Bay/North Bend Water Board, City of Wilsonville, Oregon State Homecare Commission, Curry County, Josephine County Roads, Jackson County, Linn County, Lane Council of Governments, and City of Ontario Police.

SEIU members and allies fight for secure retirement

Posted by SEIU Local 503 on January 20, 2012

Millions of Americans have little to no retirement security, and millions more have pensions under attack. In response, SEIU members (in partnership with organizations like AARP and others) are launching a campaign to advance and highlight the importance of retirement …

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Why Not Consider Running for Office?

Posted by SEIU Local 503 on December 12, 2011

This is an official notice of elections and an invitation! Please consider running for office as a bargaining delegate, General Council delegate, board director, or as a local or statewide officer.

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Wages Up in The Dalles

Posted by SEIU Local 503 on May 6, 2011

New Contract Also Protects Health Coverage Workers represented by SEIU Local 503 have ratified a new three-year contract with the city of The Dalles that includes wage increases, holds down health care costs, and moves forward on a number of …

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MCEA contract ratified

Posted by SEIU Local 503 on April 17, 2011

SEIU/MCEA members in Marion County voted to ratify their 2011-2012 contract with an 85% yes vote. Congratulations to all SEIU/MCEA represented workers on their hard fought contract in a very challenging bargaining cycle.  Special thanks to bargaining team members Van …

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