SEIU Local 503

10/12/2026

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day, made an official holiday in the state of Oregon in 2021.

Today is a day to celebrate indigenous peoples, their legacies, and their contributions to our communities and our society as a whole. It is also a day to recognize the lasting impacts of colonization and the great harms it has caused.

10/11/2026

The deadline to register to vote ahead of the general election is 11:59pm on Tuesday, October 13.

Register to vote or check your registration status before the deadline: https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/pages/myvote.aspx?lang=en

Check out a list of our endorsed candidates here: https://seiu-oregon.org/2026-general-election-endorsements/

10/05/2026

Two new units at Sapphire Rose City and Sapphire Gresham, both long-term care facilities in the Portland area, won union recognition just last week. As new units, they will now have access to the Essential Worker Healthcare Trust and fair wage scales as they prepare to bargain their first union contracts soon. Welcome to our Union!

10/03/2026

The results are in! Running for union office and voting are two of the most democratic ways you can get involved in your union - congratulations to the winners and a big thanks to all members who volunteered their time to run. View the results online here. https://seiu503.org/member_news/our-union-election-results-are-in/

10/03/2026

Gina drove up from Medford to knock doors for Lamar Wise for State House. “You’re always there for us, so I’m here for you.”

10/02/2026

ICYMI: At last night's KVAL News debate in Eugene, there was one candidate who is a true champion for working people: Tina Kotek for Oregon

09/29/2026

09/28/2026

In the early morning hours of today, university management learned about the power of solidarity.

This afternoon, we celebrated our victory.

We showed up, we spoke out, and most importantly, we stood together to win a fair contract.

09/28/2026

Strike called off! Higher Ed workers reached a Tentative Agreement with Universities. 🎉✊ More details soon.

09/28/2026

We clean the campuses.
We feed the students.
We make sure students are set up for success.
We make the universities run.

Respect our work—settle a contract that we can afford.