City of Beaverton Members Ratify Contract
City of Beaverton workers have ratified a new three-year contract. “In these difficult times, everyone has to come together to find solutions that are best for their communities,” said Lawrence Arnbrister, a city building Inspector.
City of Beaverton Members Plant "Giving Garden"
“The Mayor approached me about a month ago and asked if I thought the
Union would want to tend a garden plot and then donate the food to a
local food pantry. I said sign us up..."
Marion Co Workers United on Issues
Over 150 members joined the Marion County bargaining team in response
to management's proposal to take away two of three weeks of Compensation Credits — a benefit we have had for over 20 years.
Tentative Agreement with PPS
Feb 6, 2008 -
Members of SEIU Local 503 have reached an
agreement with Portland Public Schools on a three-year
contract for 300 custodians and 200 nutrition service workers.
Community at Large Speaks for PPS Workers
Jan 30, 2008 - Following the
Portland Tribune’s
coverage of a rally in support of custodians and nutrition service
workers in the Portland Public Schools, readers posted Web
comments critical of the workers. That provoked responses...