SEIU Local 49

Fight For A Fair Transit – February 7 & 8th

jessestemler — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:07:43 +0000

TriMet is facing a major budget shortfall in the coming fiscal year and is proposing to solve this problem on the backs of transit-dependent riders: by once again raising fares, cutting service and eliminating transfers. And yet, TriMet has provided limited opportunities for the public to meaningfully participate in these critical decisions. Join OPAL for a Transit Riders’ Budget Workshop – offered twice, in two locations – to learn about the budget process and participate in a discussion about sustainable solutions. Come arm yourself with the knowledge you need to hold TriMet accountable.

Tuesday, February 7

6-8pm

OPAL Office (2407 SE 49th Avenue) – Bus #14,4,71

Wednesday, February 8

6-8pm

Neighborhoods United

19255 E Burnside – Bus#20 and Blue Line (Rockwood Station)

A Letter To Planned Parenthood Supporters

jessestemler — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:50:46 +0000

Planned Parenthood workers shared an open letter to supporters at the PPCW Annual Luncheon. The letter describes workers reasons for forming a union with SEIU Local 49. Click Here For More Information

Metro Regional Government Endorsements

jessestemler — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:45:09 +0000

Metro’s lowering standards for all janitors in Portland

Candidate Interviews – Attorney General & Labor Commissioner

jessestemler — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:43:23 +0000

Endorsements – Workers Comp, Charity Care, etc.

SEIU COPE

jessestemler — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:04:37 +0000

Join Local 49 in Supporting the Longshoremen of Local 21!

jessestemler — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:10:54 +0000

Recently, the Local 49 Executive Board passed a resolution supporting the Longshore Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 21 in their fight with international corporate conglomerate EGT. EGT is waging an unprecedented attack against the ILWU’s jurisdiction in Longview Washington. The EGT is waging this attack, in part, because the ILWU remains one of this nation’s strongest unions. Consequently, the outcome of this struggle could have an effect on the union movement’s ability to defend good family wage jobs for years to come.

Take action with us in rallying for good jobs in our community! Stay tuned for more information on an upcoming rally and be sure to sign the “I’ll be There” pledge.

Download Our 2011 Annual Report

jessestemler — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:50:03 +0000

Download Your SEIU Convention Nomination Form

jessestemler — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:33:26 +0000

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From DC to Portland – Our Members Make A Difference

jessestemler — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:35:59 +0000

This week Local 49 members stood up and made a difference – from confronting Representatives in the halls of the Nation’s Capitol, to standing up for families in our community whose homes are in foreclosure. In Washington DC, our members joined thousands of others from across the nation in Taking Back the Capitol, where we demanded that Congress take action to fix the economy and create good jobs for the 99%.

Over the course of the week, our voices were heard in the Capitol as we:

Descended on the Capitol building to meet with Rep. Walden. Walden at first refused a face-to-face meeting but after his constituents refused to leave conceded to meet with them in the hallway outside of his office. Rep. Walden committed to support the extension of unemployment benefits. The delegation expressed their concern for more cuts on services and promised to continue the conversation.
Joined thousands of others on K Street and demanded that Wall Street pay.

Participated in productive problem solving workshops and attended national prayer vigil with unemployed people and faith leaders.

And back home, we joined non-profit organization We Are Oregon and community members in bringing attention to the ongoing foreclosure crisis.

With local, national and global media covering these actions, we delivered a strong message of accountability and proved that when we stand together we make a difference.

Check out photos from the Take Back the Capitol events click here

Form more information and photos from local foreclosure actions click here.

Are you or someone you know facing foreclosure? Contact Tarah: tarahr@seiu49.org or 503-236-4949 x200

Local 49 members join hundreds to declare an economic emergency for the 99%

jessestemler — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:54:20 +0000

Local 49 members, alongside hundreds of community members turned out at the Rose Quarter Transit Center to demonstrate on the Steel Bridge to draw attention to the lack of jobs and Congress’ inaction on investing in this country’s infrastructure and putting people back to work.

For more information click here

View our photo album from today’s actions!