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SEIU 49
on
January 14, 2021
Updated March 22, 2021 Accessing COVID-19 Vaccines In Oregon: The Oregon Health Authority has launched a new eligibility notification tool. The Get Vaccinated Oregon tool allows you to sign up for text messages or emails to learn who’s eligible and when. …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
January 12, 2021
After nearly a year, we now have the strongest tool available in our fight against COVID-19 with the rollout of the vaccines. But naturally, many people have questions about the development, efficacy, and safety of the vaccines. SEIU will host …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
January 11, 2021
Lee esto en español As part of the Stable Homes for Oregon Families coalition, our Union helped pass an extension to Oregon’s eviction moratorium that will last until June 30, 2021, ensuring renters facing financial hardship don’t have to worry …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
December 23, 2020
We did it! Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital workers stood united and resolute in our negotiations with management and won a strong new 3-year contract that rewards essential workers for our commitment to quality care in our community! By standing united, …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
December 21, 2020
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
December 18, 2020
When we’re united in our Union, we win! The 85,000 members of SEIU and the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions were firm in our resolve to win extensions to the COVID childcare and paid leave benefits that were set to …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
December 2, 2020
On Thursday, December 10 from 5-6pm, Kaiser SEIU members are holding candlelight vigils at three locations to honor the frontline healthcare workers who have risked their lives to provide compassionate care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, all Kaiser Coalition Unions will hold two minutes of silence …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
November 20, 2020
Union members around the state took action–and thanks to our collective advocacy, essential Oregon workers now have stronger protections and rights on the job as we work through the COVID crisis. This is a huge victory for workers and our …
Posted by
Alan Dubinsky
on
November 11, 2020
Elected leaders in Milwaukie and across Oregon are standing in solidarity with 180 SEIU 49 healthcare workers at Providence Milwaukie Hospital who are fighting to win their first Union contract. Our community understands that safe staffing, fair wages, and on-the-job protections …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
November 5, 2020
Every good landscaper knows that if you plant a seed and nurture it, you’ll soon have a beautiful garden. Sometimes, that seed is an idea that can be nurtured along the same way. That’s exactly what happened when a group …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
October 28, 2020
Together with 85,000 members of the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions, Kaiser SEIU 49 members are standing up to demand our full PSP payout as a guaranteed Hero Bonus. We’ve gone above and beyond to protect our patients during this healthcare …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
October 16, 2020
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
October 15, 2020
Providence Milwaukie Hospital workers have been fighting for two years to win their our first Union contract that includes affordable healthcare benefits! We work so hard to care for the health of our community, and now it’s time for management …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
October 13, 2020
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
October 13, 2020
Click here to download and read the 2020-2021 Flu Clinic Agreement.
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
October 9, 2020
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
October 6, 2020
Frontline healthcare workers at Providence Milwaukie Hospital have been fighting to win our first Union contract that will help us better care for ourselves and our patients. We deserve to be treated with respect, and we shouldn’t be struggling to care …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
October 5, 2020
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
October 5, 2020
Now that election season is in full swing, you may be wondering how our Union decides to endorse political candidates. The short answer is, WE, the members, are the Union. And we decide which candidates will earn our Union’s endorsement! Click …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
October 1, 2020
