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This morning, December 1^st, Governor Kulongoski released his recommended budget for the 2009-11 biennium. Even a casual glance through the 31 page document shows what dire straights the economy is in. Massive cuts will affect all SEIU members, and the Oregonians we serve.

What are some of the things that stand out?  read more »

I can think of a couple of things I am thankful for this year.

First, I'm thankful that the elections are over! I get so incredibly sick of the ads and the mailings. It's almost as bad as the Christmas music that starts well before Thanksgiving, and never ends!  read more »

The applications to be on any of the standing or ad-hoc committees and councils for 2009-2001 are due on Monday, December 1st, 2008. If you are interested in serving, please fill out the application and get it submitted.

The official election results have not been released on the Elections Division web site yet, so this information will be updated. How is SEIU 503 doing with their campaign this election year?

Update #1 (6-Nov-2008) - The election results were just updated at 8:09 PM, but they're still unofficial.

Update #2 (7-Nov-2008) - The election results were updated at 6:18 PM. Again, still unofficial.

Update #3 (9-Nov-2008) - Unofficial result updates from 1:54 PM.  read more »

Link to the 503 website to see more info and register

I strongly urge anyone with an interest in seeing how the bargaining for their upcoming contract will be formed to attend this event. For many of us, that means our contracts with the State of Oregon are impacted by this process; the members at THIS bargaining conference will elect which of us will sit at the bargaining table when the time comes, and also help set the agenda on what to bargain for! This event is HUGE. I am not kidding. You have a choice and a voice; it's up to you to exercise your right to be part of the process.

Farrell Hopkins
member of DHS local 200-18

The entire coalition for Statewide Officers, calling themselves Four for the Future, were elected. With three of the officers being recycled, and only one new officer to replace the ever-controversial Joe DiNicola, are we really looking to the future? Or are we looking at more of the same?