Local 503 Candidate Endorsements
SEIU Local 503 has endorsed 68 candidates for state and local office in
2010 based on their prior performance as well as responses to
questionnaires and answers at member forums sponsored by CAPE, the
local’s Citizen Action for Political Education. The general election
concludes November 2.
Get the Facts About the Candidates for Oregon Governor
SEIU Oregon members voted to endorse John Kitzhaber for governor.
Kitzhaber has a proven track record of protecting the middle class;
working to put Oregonians back to work; protecting services; and holding
banks and Wall Street accountable to working people. See a side-by-side comparison of Kitzhaber and Dudley on the issues that matter.
A Matter of Heart
Sandy and Chuck Huckleberry were in good financial shape until he had a
massive heart attack. Then Bank of
America raised their credit card rates and Beneficial Finance foreclosed on the home they owned for 25 years.
Kitzhaber for Governor
Members of the Services Employees International Union have voted
overwhelmingly to endorse and support Democrat John Kitzhaber for
governor and pledged to campaign actively on his behalf.
Foreclosure Fightback
Oregon is now the 3rd highest state in the
nation in home foreclosures. SEIU has a plan to hold Wall Street Banks accountable, and to protect
working families.