Organize an action at your worksite: here’s how
During the week June 27th to July 2nd join with Local 503 members across the state to turn up the heat with a statewide day of action. Make it big . . . Make it creative . . . Make it happen at your...
View ArticleHold the line for Healthcare, Hold the line for All
We’re both inspired and frustrated. Like you, we’re frustrated that management feels that capping healthcare costs is essential for the State but not for frontline workers. We’re frustrated that our...
View ArticleStrike authorization vote passes
The votes are in, the ballots are counted, and SEIU 503 state workers have given our bargaining team the authority to call a strike if necessary. Members voted by participating in dozens of strike...
View ArticleState worker bargaining update: More progress, but not quite there…
Thanks to the dedication of thousands of state workers throughout Oregon—including giving our bargaining team the authority to call a strike if necessary—the State realizes that we’re serious about...
View ArticleState worker bargaining update: pushing for the best contract possible
Our team has been back at the table for the last two days. On Monday, we got some more movement from management. They’ve moved to 1.5% effective December on the COLAs, better language around...
View ArticleState worker bargaining team reaches tentative agreement
For months, state workers have been showing our fellow Oregonians what it means to be “In It Together.” In hundreds of actions culminating in an overwhelming strike authorization vote, thousands of...
View ArticleState Worker Tentative Agreement Summary Video
A video summary of the State Worker Tentative Agreement, presented by your State Worker Central Table Bargaining Team, July 27, 2013.
View ArticleState workers vote to ratify contract
The tentative agreement for the 2013-2015 union contract has been ratified by state worker members. At the ballot count August 17, with just under 5,000 ballots cast, 95% of voters approved the...
View ArticlePEBB announces September face-to-face meetings for 2015 health plans
PEBB has just announced that they will do a series of meetings around the state to inform us about our health care choices for 2015. Increased communication is something our committee has pushed for...
View ArticleState Workers elect central bargaining team
Elected bargaining delegates from throughout Oregon met on Saturday to talk about bargaining priorities and strategy, including winning good wages and benefits for state workers and fighting for a fair...
View ArticleSpecials Coalition Kicks Off Bargaining!
The Specials Coalition Bargaining Team met with management for the first time last night. This initial meeting was short, but cordial. We exchanged ground rules for bargaining with management’s team...
View ArticleSpecials Coalition Bargaining Update 3-6-2015
Working late into the night brings success for Specials Conversation last night at the Specials bargaining table lasted well into the evening, which allowed for a lot of work to be completed. The...
View ArticleSpecials Coalition 2015 Bargaining Team
Mary Stewart, Revenue, Eugene – Central Table Sandi Kalin, DAS, Salem – Central Table Mike Forrest, Ag, Salem Roberta Laux, Ag, Salem David Priebe, Ad, Salem Carolyn Briggs, Blind Commission, Portland...
View ArticleFighting to protect our rights!
In the face of proposed contract takeaways, your bargaining team pushed back. Management delivered the first package of proposals of this session. Management proposes to: Extend trial service for...
View ArticleLong night, BIG wins for Specials Coalition
In a significant change from the last bargaining session, where there was little movement and many proposed take-aways, management came to the table Tuesday night willing to work towards an agreement....
View ArticlePERS Buy-Out FAQ
Read frequently asked questions (and answers) to the state workers' PERS buy-out bargaining proposal.
View ArticleWe have a winner!
DCBS-Workers’ Compensation Board workers entered the winning photo in our In It Together photo contest. Congratulations to these workers and everyone who submitted such great photos. “Last year, we...
View ArticleBargaining update: The sun rises over the Specials Coalition…
After a marathon 10+ hour bargaining session, your Specials Coalition Bargaining Team made significant progress toward a settlement. While there are still a number of issues on the table, Tentative...
View ArticleWorking through the night spells SUCCESS for Specials Coalition!
The SEIU bargaining team persevered through another long night to reach a tentative agreement settlement with management this week. Members from a number of agencies joined us, and we were successful...
View ArticleState Workers reach contract settlement
Our member-elected SEIU 503 state worker bargaining team has reached a tentative agreement with the state! Highlights include: We more than held the line on healthcare. Starting in January 2016, we...
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