I've heard the BOD has been encouraged to make 503's non-profit status end quietly by removing the feeding tube (not paying for renewal.)
Has anyone really performed a written, detailed analysis of the risks and rewards of such a move?
Any input?

As one who used to be on Roselli's list, I've received tons of "information" from Sal and the old guard at UHW. DVD's, letters, news clippings, etc. I'm very loyal to our union, but to me, loyalty involves always being vigilent to help keep our union on the right track. So I have listened to Sal and his supporters. I've written back and forth. I really tried to talk those folks into staying within our ranks when they formed NUHW. We can tolerate dissent and we should always embrace constructive reform.  read more »

As one who used to be on Roselli's list, I've received tons of "information" from Sal and the old guard at UHW. DVD's, letters, news clippings, etc. I'm very loyal to our union, but to me, loyalty involves always being vigilent to help keep our union on the right track. So I have listened to Sal and his supporters. I've written back and forth. I really tried to talk those folks into staying within our ranks when they formed NUHW. We can tolerate dissent and we should always embrace constructive reform.  read more »

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 »

Bargaining continues of course. While the DAS coalition moves forward with a tentative agreement, the rest of the bargaining units continue to fight hard battles.

The first update from the Union came out on August 4^th:  read more »

Absolutely. 503 is one of the better locals in SEIU, but I see reform as an ongoing process, something that must never end. The news doesn't get better. There's only one person that can keep your union on track. You. That is you, if you are a member. Staff cannot do it. They have a job description. Keeping the union on track is not part of it. Our elected leaders cannot do it. We are supposed to be a bottom up organization. That means that you are directing them. So, the responsibility for keeping our union on the straight and narrow is yours... and mine.  read more »