Any member can stop by and cast a ballot; Identification will be required (work badge or other ID).

Ballots will be counted by members of the Elections Committee on Tuesday, February 13, 2023 and those elected will be notified no later than Friday, February 16.

SEIU will be notified of the SEIU 49 Convention Delegates on or before the deadline of April 20, 2024.

Members must be in good standing to vote and will only be allowed to vote once.

Members will vote for Convention Delegates that are in the same “industry” in which they are employed. They will be able to vote for up to the total number of delegates from that industry. Example: If a member is employed at Kaiser, they will get to vote for up to 3 nominees for Kaiser. If a member is employed in Janitorial, they will get to vote for up to 3 candidates from Janitorial.

Runners up by vote count will be considered alternates for the convention.

1. Must be a member in good standing and current on dues.  

2. Members should be active members of our Union who come ready to actively participate in all workshops, plenaries, and seminars for all the days; be on time; and have a plan to bring back information to other members.  Expect early mornings and late nights. 

3. Be available to attend events and travel between Saturday, May 18 and Thursday, May 23. 

4. Bring comfortable walking shoes as the hotels and event centers can be far apart and require a lot of walking.

5. Plan to wear purple and SEIU gear!      

6. Have valid ID in order to travel by airplane to Philadelphia, PA .

7. Members will need to use their own time (vacation/day off, they will not be paid union time) unless an exception is approved. Exceptions have been based on a member having very limited paid time off in their contract.

8. Flights, transportation to the hotel, and lodging will be paid by the union. Most meals are provided at the event.   

9. Any non-emergency cancellations costs will be the responsibility of the member. This would include flight and hotel costs. 

10. In order to conserve resources and send as many delegates as possible, members must be willing to share a hotel room.   

11. Attend a mandatory orientation at the union hall prior to the event: Friday, April 19 from 6-8pm Mandatory Convention Delegate Briefing at SEIU Local 49 (3536 SE 26th Av. Portland, OR).

12. COVID test and be negative 24 hours prior to travel.

13. Attend regional pre-convention meeting with other SEIU members and locals on March 20 in Portland (hold 9:30am–4pm).

14. Runners up will be alternates for the convention in case someone else is unable to attend.