Eye On The 503 - Announcement

A Victory For Oregon

Scott — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:11:01 +0000

YES 54%

No 46%

The voters have spoken. Services for Oregonians won't be forced to make massive cuts just to support the ever-growing gap between the Haves and the Have-Nots. Big business no longer gets to pay taxes at the same rate they've been paying since 1931. And those making significantly more than any of our members that we here at Eye On The 503 are familiar with will chip in a little extra as well. read more »

Vote Yes on Measures 66 and 67

Scott — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:14:02 +0000

Vote YES on Measures 66 and 67

Time is almost up. Get your ballots in today! read more »

Furlough calculator

Scott — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:28:39 +0000

There is an Excel spreadsheet that has been making its way around. The spreadsheet calculates the effect of furlough on your pay. I know that DHS posted it for their staff to see. It has also been sent out in e-mails to union members at least on a Local level. I don't honestly know who created it. (If you do, please let us know.) read more »

DAS Contract Ratified

Scott — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:56:31 +0000

The vote came in with 88% voting yes.

DAS Bargaining Conference LIVE!

Scott — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:12:59 +0000

LIVE from the bargaining conference.

Everyone seems hyped about the possible end to DAS bargaining. Resounding and unanimous endorsement by the bargaining team.

Updates after discussion and the vote!

The vote is in!!!

The tentative agrrement has been approved for ratification! read more »

SEIU Ethics Policy

Scott — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:51:03 +0000

Breaking News

That's right, Eye On The 503 has a web exclusive for you!. Now you, the membership, can read the new SEIU Ethical Practices And Conflict Of Interest Policy!!!

The policy was approved by the International Executive Board at their June 13^th, 2009 meeting. We've mentioned before how it was developed under wraps. Then, some leadership was shown a preliminary copy to provide comments on. Supposedly those comments and the feedback received were incorporated into the final policy. read more »

DAS Bargaining Conference

Scott — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:01:09 +0000

The DAS Bargaining Conference is coming up very soon! It will be held Saturday, August 15^th, 2009 at the Holiday Inn at the Portland Airport. (The address is 8439 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97220).

The conference runs from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Everyone is welcome. The Union only covers expenses for bargaining delegates, officers, and a few others. Please refer to the attached Registration Form for more information. read more »

SEIU 503 C&Bs

Scott — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:27:56 +0000

Check out the forums where the current Constitution and Bylaws have been posted. What's good, bad, or just ugly about them? What changes do we want to see?

As soon as the updated versions from General Council 2008 are available, we'll get them posted. Then we can do a comparison and evaluate the changes made. If word from GC is correct, we may not be happy with some of the changes made.

Post your comments and let your voice be heard!

Vote for Statewide Officers!

Scott — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:01:23 +0000

Don't forget to vote for your Statewide Officers. The ballots are due in Bend (not Salem) on October 14, 2008. That's only 6 short days away!