SEIU Local 503 Archives - Page 6 of 7

Labor readies agenda for the 2013 Oregon Legislature

Jan 15, 2013

On the agenda: Columbia River Crossing, public sector union-busting, prevailing wage, and PERS.

Ken Spray, 1947-2012

Oct 2, 2012

The Heppner native worked for many union locals throughout his career.

Health insurance ate my pension

Sep 5, 2012

What some unions are doing about out-of-control health care costs

Parry Center workers reject campaign to bust their union

Dec 9, 2011

Now workers must get a contract at a non-profit that spent $65,000+ to bust the union.

U.S. Bank drops ATM fees for unemployed after union protest

Dec 5, 2011

Oregon’s state treasurer appears to have responded to SEIU’s appeal to bargain better terms.

Oregon home care workers protest wage and benefit cuts

Nov 30, 2011

Oregon is cutting hours and proposing health care cuts for $10.20 an hour home care workers.

Oregon public employee unions reach deal with state

Aug 3, 2011

Union bargainers agree — for the first time — to give up fully-paid health coverage.

SEIU Local 503 adds 7,700 new home care members

Jun 17, 2011

Over 7,000 state-paid personal service providers joined SEIU Local 503 June 2, making it the state’s largest union.

Thousands at Capitol rally for a ‘Better Way’

Jun 3, 2011

State workers call for more efficient government, fewer managers, and more taxes on the wealthy.

Labor scrambles to find ways to lessen state budget cuts

Apr 15, 2011

Oregonians would rather see some taxes increased than watch wholesale cuts to education, public safety and social services. But Republicans are calling for further tax cuts.