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Posted by
SEIU 49
on
June 7, 2021
At Kaiser Permanente, our dedication and commitment throughout bargaining paid off in huge wins including raises we deserve, continued protection of our health insurance and no takeaways in our retirement. We accomplished these wins because we stood together and took …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
May 28, 2021
On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Samaritan hospital workers who are members of SEIU 49 and currently in bargaining held an informational picket outside Samaritan Albany General Hospital to demand quality patient care and good jobs. Members held picket signs, chanted and marched in front of the …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
May 12, 2021
The Washington Legislative Session ended on April 25, 2021, and our Union worked to pass bills that will help make a more equitable future for SEIU members and our families! Read about our priority policies that we worked to pass. …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
May 10, 2021
Workers stood united to win a three-year contract that will ensure good jobs with wages that will help workers afford to live in the community where they work – most workers receive a raise of 13% or more over 3 years; …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
April 20, 2021
The conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the 2020 murder of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, presents us with a moment of collective relief, deep grief, and somber reflection. As we come to grips with the outcome …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
April 15, 2021
In a major victory for workers at Portland International Airport (PDX), the Port of Portland announced that it would implement a new wage standard for subcontracted airport workers. The move is a response to a demand from members of the …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
April 13, 2021
Lea esto en español We are frontline essential workers who have been on the job since the pandemic started. Thanks to our political power and our COPE program, the timeline for all essential workers to get vaccines has been moved …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
March 30, 2021
El 4 de marzo, celebramos nuestro primer evento de Facebook Live en toda la Unión celebrando nuestras victorias en 2020 y esperando lo que nos unimos para ganar en 2021. El 16 de abril, nuestro liderazgo de SEIU Local 49 llevará …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
March 24, 2021
While airport workers push the Port of Portland to correct the racial and economic injustice of poverty jobs at PDX, a number of community leaders have stepped up to support them. On January 27, the PDX Community Advisory Committee (CAC) …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
March 23, 2021
Despite the challenges of a pandemic, authorities overseeing airports from San Francisco to New York to Miami took action to support frontline airport workers. While the Port of Portland took a “wait and see” approach to fighting poverty jobs at …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
March 23, 2021
Essential workers, bracing for the rush of spring break travelers, held a “day of action” at Portland International Airport (PDX) on Friday, March 19, to demand that the Port of Portland address racial inequities through a fair wage and benefit …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
March 21, 2021
Compiled by the Multnomah County Culturally Specific Newsletter on March 11, 2021. Utility assistance: Call 211 or visit the energy page on 211’s website to see which agencies have funds available for help with utility bills. Problems with Calling 211? …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
March 18, 2021
Our Union stands in solidarity with members of the Asian-American Pacific Islander community in the ongoing fight against white supremacy to win justice and respect for everyone who lives and works in our country. We all have the right to …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
March 12, 2021
Essential workers have gone above and beyond to serve our communities while providing for our families during the COVID-19 crisis – but too many of us have faced challenges addressing our health, safety, and economic needs in the face of …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
February 17, 2021
SEIU Local 49 miembros, Los miembros de SEIU Local 49 superaron los muchos desafíos que enfrentamos en 2020 y ganamos victorias significativas para los trabajadores de la salud, los janitors y los oficiales de seguridad en Oregon y SW Washington. …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
February 17, 2021
Join SEIU Local 49 President Meg Niemi and our elected Executive Board leaders for our first union-wide Facebook Live events as we celebrate our victories in 2020 and look forward to what we will win in 2021! English-language event: Thursday, …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
February 9, 2021
During the 2021 political legislative session, our Union is uniting with coalition allies, community partners, and elected leaders to pass bills will improve access to healthcare, protect immigrant rights, build a safer workforce for all workers, and acknowledge and address …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
February 3, 2021
Thanks to our community allies, the Portland International Airport Community Advisory Committee recently declared its support for a raise for many PDX airport workers. These employees–janitors, baggage handlers, wheelchair assistants, and others–work hard, but are paid poverty wages. Poverty jobs …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
February 2, 2021
After months of negotiations, essential frontline healthcare SEIU 49 members at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital and technologists at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center remained united to win strong new Union contracts that acknowledge the dedication and quality care that we have consistently provided our patients and our communities. Despite the challenges …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
January 25, 2021
PDX Has A Racial Injustice Problem Many jobs that are essential to air travel – such as baggage handlers, wheelchair assistants, and airport janitors – are subcontracted by airlines at Portland International Airport (PDX) and even the Port of Portland …
