2008RaceForPower
SEIU has endorsed John Kroger for Oregon Attorney General, Sam Adams for Portland Mayor, and Barack Obama for US President.
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Norma Villalobos, Rosa Villalobos, Aramark custodians
“All three of the raises in this contract are the largest raises we have ever gotten,” said Gayla Asanov, Aramark custodian and member of the 2008 bargaining team.
Providence Employees rallied for fair union elections
On March 15, over two dozen Local 49 members, Providence workers, and community supporters stood outside a formal “Gala” held by Providence to celebrate their new patient tower, described by the Oregonian as being like a luxury hotel.
Kaiser Bargaining Kickoff 2008
Over 300 union members attended a bargaining kick off meeting in March to set priorities for national bargaining.
Justice for Janitors
Hundreds of janitors, their families and community supporters held a rally March 1 to launch a campaign for a new collective bargaining agreement for approximately 1,700 janitors who clean buildings throughout the Portland metro area.