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SEIU 49
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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 …
Posted by
SEIU 49
on
January 14, 2021
Updated August 4, 2021 Accessing COVID-19 Vaccines In Oregon: The Get Vaccinated Oregon tool helps you locate a vaccination site and sign up, go to getvaccinated.oregon.gov. You can also call 211 or 1-866-698-6155 (open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily), and an operator will help you through this …
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 …
