Hats off to our @seiu503.bsky.social union family who reached a tentative agreement on a new contract covering 1,000 workers at Marion County in Oregon just hours before their strike began! Collective action works 👏🏼👏🏾👏🏿
Strike called off at Marion County
SEIU Local 503 reached agreement on a new contract for 1,000 Marion County workers along the lines of an offer members earlier rejected.
seiu.co
October 3, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Hats off to our @seiu503.bsky.social union family who reached a tentative agreement on a new contract covering 1,000 workers at Marion County in Oregon just hours before their strike began! Collective action works 👏🏼👏🏾👏🏿
Congrats to @seiu503.bsky.social higher ed workers at Oregon’s seven public universities who reached a tentative agreement that includes higher wages, affordable healthcare, and stronger job protections just hours before going ON STRIKE! Collective action works 👏🏼👏🏾👏🏿
Oregon’s public universities, classified workers narrowly avoid strike
Oregon’s seven public universities reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the classified workers' union just before the union was set to strike.
seiu.co
September 30, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Congrats to @seiu503.bsky.social higher ed workers at Oregon’s seven public universities who reached a tentative agreement that includes higher wages, affordable healthcare, and stronger job protections just hours before going ON STRIKE! Collective action works 👏🏼👏🏾👏🏿
Congratulations to @seiu503.bsky.social Higher Education workers on securing a tentative agreement! Proud to stand with these workers, and the many higher education workers still fighting for a fair contract.
https://www.opb.org/article/2026/09/28/seiu-oregon-public-universities-tentative-deal/
https://www.opb.org/article/2026/09/28/seiu-oregon-public-universities-tentative-deal/
Oregon’s public universities, classified workers narrowly avoid strike
Oregon’s seven public universities reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the classified workers' union just before the union was set to strike.
www.opb.org
September 29, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Congratulations to @seiu503.bsky.social Higher Education workers on securing a tentative agreement! Proud to stand with these workers, and the many higher education workers still fighting for a fair contract.
https://www.opb.org/article/2026/09/28/seiu-oregon-public-universities-tentative-deal/
https://www.opb.org/article/2026/09/28/seiu-oregon-public-universities-tentative-deal/
@seiu503.bsky.social STRIKE OFF FOR HIGHER ED!! Congratulations to SEIU Local 503 on securing a tentative agreement!
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Oregon’s public universities, classified workers narrowly avoid strike
Oregon’s seven public universities reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the classified workers' union just before the union was set to strike.
www.opb.org
September 28, 2026 at 4:40 PM
@seiu503.bsky.social STRIKE OFF FOR HIGHER ED!! Congratulations to SEIU Local 503 on securing a tentative agreement!
www.opb.org/article/2026...
www.opb.org/article/2026...
#OregonLabor has your back until you win the contract you deserve! The workers who help make our universities run should be paid a living wage, period.
@seiu503.bsky.social
@seiu503.bsky.social
September 27, 2026 at 9:57 PM
#OregonLabor has your back until you win the contract you deserve! The workers who help make our universities run should be paid a living wage, period.
@seiu503.bsky.social
@seiu503.bsky.social
It's simple: The hardworking @seiu503.bsky.social members who make our universities deserve a living wage.
We're with you every step of the way!
We're with you every step of the way!
September 27, 2026 at 9:53 PM
It's simple: The hardworking @seiu503.bsky.social members who make our universities deserve a living wage.
We're with you every step of the way!
We're with you every step of the way!
SEIU Local 503 seeks a Union Organizer (Internal Public Sector) to be based in Pendleton, OR. Details can be found at: www.unionjobs.com/listing/3049... #1u #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll @seiu503.bsky.social @seiu.org
September 26, 2026 at 2:50 AM
SEIU Local 503 seeks a Union Organizer (Internal Public Sector) to be based in Pendleton, OR. Details can be found at: www.unionjobs.com/listing/3049... #1u #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll @seiu503.bsky.social @seiu.org
“Administrators (are) walking around on this campus making more than six figures, meanwhile our employees cannot even really afford rent. We continue to bargain but overwhelmingly our members said that if we can’t keep up with the cost of inflation we will have to strike.”
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SEIU votes to authorize potential Sept. 28 strike; what’s next - Daily Emerald
Service Employees International Union local 503, which represents classified staff at Oregon’s seven public universities, voted to authorize a Sept. 28 strike with an overwhelming majority of 97% ‘yes...
seiu.co
September 23, 2026 at 7:39 PM
“Administrators (are) walking around on this campus making more than six figures, meanwhile our employees cannot even really afford rent. We continue to bargain but overwhelmingly our members said that if we can’t keep up with the cost of inflation we will have to strike.”
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Our public dollars should reflect our values. Oregon should not spend taxpayer money on corporations that help carry out immigration enforcement operations that harm workers, families, and communities.
Sign the petition: seiu503.tfaforms.net/817
Sign the petition: seiu503.tfaforms.net/817
September 22, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Our public dollars should reflect our values. Oregon should not spend taxpayer money on corporations that help carry out immigration enforcement operations that harm workers, families, and communities.
Sign the petition: seiu503.tfaforms.net/817
Sign the petition: seiu503.tfaforms.net/817
@seiu.org Local 503 reached a tentative agreement with Madison County (Oregon). "For the first time, the County will bear the cost of health care increases, not workers." Love to see it – news release below. seiu503.org/member_news/... #1U
SEIU503 Local
In it together
seiu503.org
September 22, 2026 at 4:23 PM
@seiu.org Local 503 reached a tentative agreement with Madison County (Oregon). "For the first time, the County will bear the cost of health care increases, not workers." Love to see it – news release below. seiu503.org/member_news/... #1U
Kudos to @seiu503.bsky.social who aren’t backing down in the fight for affordable healthcare! Hundreds of Marion County employees from nearly every department plan to strike TODAY. These working people keep our communities running & shouldn’t be forced to skip doctor visits!
Marion County employees set to strike Tuesday - Salem Reporter
Members of the Marion County Employees Association plan to strike in downtown Salem starting 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22.
www.salemreporter.com
September 22, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Kudos to @seiu503.bsky.social who aren’t backing down in the fight for affordable healthcare! Hundreds of Marion County employees from nearly every department plan to strike TODAY. These working people keep our communities running & shouldn’t be forced to skip doctor visits!
Workers remain ready to reach an agreement and avert a strike; for that to happen, management must make meaningful movement at the bargaining table.
SEIU503 Local
In it together
seiu503.org
September 19, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Workers remain ready to reach an agreement and avert a strike; for that to happen, management must make meaningful movement at the bargaining table.
SEIU Local 503 seeks a Union Organizer (Internal Public Sector) to be based in Salem, OR. Details can be found at: www.unionjobs.com/listing/3011... #1u #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll @seiu503.bsky.social @seiu.org
August 25, 2026 at 7:07 AM
SEIU Local 503 seeks a Union Organizer (Internal Public Sector) to be based in Salem, OR. Details can be found at: www.unionjobs.com/listing/3011... #1u #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll @seiu503.bsky.social @seiu.org
I’m so honored to have the endorsement of SEIU Oregon and its locals, @seiu503.bsky.social and @seiu49.bsky.social, which combined represent over 87,000 workers across Oregon. It means so much to have them standing with me as I fight for a Portland that serves the people, not special interests. 1/2
August 23, 2026 at 3:30 AM
I’m so honored to have the endorsement of SEIU Oregon and its locals, @seiu503.bsky.social and @seiu49.bsky.social, which combined represent over 87,000 workers across Oregon. It means so much to have them standing with me as I fight for a Portland that serves the people, not special interests. 1/2
@repbonamici.bsky.social
@wyden.senate.gov
@merkley.senate.gov
@tinakotek.bsky.social
There’s a big problem in Astoria and it affects State of Oregon employees.
@wyden.senate.gov
@merkley.senate.gov
@tinakotek.bsky.social
There’s a big problem in Astoria and it affects State of Oregon employees.
August 17, 2026 at 4:55 PM
💪 If America tripled the amount of people in unions...many of you would benefit! 🙌 🙌
💪 A big increase in union membership could fix many problems with the economy, according to Jennifer Sherer, with the Economic Policy Institute.
Listen here: https://bit.ly/4gbdW6f
#orpol #seiu503 @epi.org
💪 A big increase in union membership could fix many problems with the economy, according to Jennifer Sherer, with the Economic Policy Institute.
Listen here: https://bit.ly/4gbdW6f
#orpol #seiu503 @epi.org
August 17, 2026 at 2:25 PM
💪 If America tripled the amount of people in unions...many of you would benefit! 🙌 🙌
💪 A big increase in union membership could fix many problems with the economy, according to Jennifer Sherer, with the Economic Policy Institute.
Listen here: https://bit.ly/4gbdW6f
#orpol #seiu503 @epi.org
💪 A big increase in union membership could fix many problems with the economy, according to Jennifer Sherer, with the Economic Policy Institute.
Listen here: https://bit.ly/4gbdW6f
#orpol #seiu503 @epi.org
Solid data on our administrative bloat problem in the SEIU whitepaper that just came out: seiu503.org/wp-content/u...
I hope the faculty Senate is able to push back and get a VP or five laid off instead of our professors!
I hope the faculty Senate is able to push back and get a VP or five laid off instead of our professors!
seiu503.org
August 13, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Solid data on our administrative bloat problem in the SEIU whitepaper that just came out: seiu503.org/wp-content/u...
I hope the faculty Senate is able to push back and get a VP or five laid off instead of our professors!
I hope the faculty Senate is able to push back and get a VP or five laid off instead of our professors!
Thank you, @seiu503.bsky.social for this white paper on Oregon universities!
seiu503.org/wp-content/u...
seiu503.org/wp-content/u...
August 13, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Thank you, @seiu503.bsky.social for this white paper on Oregon universities!
seiu503.org/wp-content/u...
seiu503.org/wp-content/u...
Shout out to SEIU503! My Union!!!
July 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Shout out to SEIU503! My Union!!!
SEIU Local 503 seeks a Union Organizer, Internal Nursing Homes to be based in Portland, OR. Details can be found at: www.unionjobs.com/listing/3101... #1u #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll @seiu503.bsky.social @seiu.org
July 9, 2026 at 10:39 PM
SEIU Local 503 seeks a Union Organizer, Internal Nursing Homes to be based in Portland, OR. Details can be found at: www.unionjobs.com/listing/3101... #1u #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll @seiu503.bsky.social @seiu.org
SEIU Local 503 seeks a Union Organizer, Internal Nursing Homes (Limited Duration – 6 months) to be based in Eugene, OR. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing/30975-union-organizer-internal-nursing-homes-limited-duration-6-months #1u #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll @seiu503.bsky.social @seiu.org
July 1, 2026 at 9:54 PM
SEIU Local 503 seeks a Union Organizer, Internal Nursing Homes (Limited Duration – 6 months) to be based in Eugene, OR. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing/30975-union-organizer-internal-nursing-homes-limited-duration-6-months #1u #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll @seiu503.bsky.social @seiu.org
SEIU 503 workers at Oregon’s public universities are fighting for a fair contract. Join them on June 30 for rallies at OSU, PSU, UO, EOU, and WUO. Let’s show higher ed management the power of our movement. When you take one of us on, you take all of us on!
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ8GatwGdfH/
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ8GatwGdfH/
SEIU Local 503 on Instagram: "Let’s make it a day to remember. This is our biggest challenge right now—let’s show higher ed management that we’re not to be messed with! That’s the only way we’re going to win a fair contract.
OSU - Main Bargaining Rally, 12-1pm, McNary Field. Register at the...
16 likes, 0 comments - seiu503 on June 23, 2026: "Let’s make it a day to remember. This is our biggest challenge right now—let’s show higher ed management that we’re not to be messed with! That’s the only way we’re going to win a fair contract.
OSU - Main Bargaining Rally, 12-1pm, McNary Field. Register at the link in bio
UO - Solidarity Lunch on Johnson Hall steps. 12-1pm
PSU - Sign Making, Lunch & Bargaining Education, 11am-1pm, Park Blocks outside of Smith Memorial
EOU - Sign Making & Lunch, 11am-1pm, Quad or Hoke room if weather does not permit
WOU- Bargaining Lunch and...
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June 25, 2026 at 10:09 PM
SEIU 503 workers at Oregon’s public universities are fighting for a fair contract. Join them on June 30 for rallies at OSU, PSU, UO, EOU, and WUO. Let’s show higher ed management the power of our movement. When you take one of us on, you take all of us on!
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ8GatwGdfH/
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ8GatwGdfH/
Oregon’s SEIU 503 higher ed workers are fighting for a fair contract while universities are looking to cut jobs. We need to show up in solidarity to help them win a great contract!
https://seiu503.org/get-involved/bargaining/higher-ed-bargaining-2026/
https://seiu503.org/get-involved/bargaining/higher-ed-bargaining-2026/
Higher Ed Bargaining 2026
The time has come for us to begin Bargaining for a new Higher Education contract! We know that when we win at the bargaining table, it’s because our members get active in their union and take action to support one another. This page will act as your one stop shop for updates about bargaini
seiu503.org
June 21, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Oregon’s SEIU 503 higher ed workers are fighting for a fair contract while universities are looking to cut jobs. We need to show up in solidarity to help them win a great contract!
https://seiu503.org/get-involved/bargaining/higher-ed-bargaining-2026/
https://seiu503.org/get-involved/bargaining/higher-ed-bargaining-2026/
SEIU Local 503 seeks a Membership Auditor to be based in Salem, OR. Details can be found at: www.unionjobs.com/listing/3093... #1u #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll @seiu503.bsky.social @seiu.org
June 19, 2026 at 7:33 PM
SEIU Local 503 seeks a Membership Auditor to be based in Salem, OR. Details can be found at: www.unionjobs.com/listing/3093... #1u #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll @seiu503.bsky.social @seiu.org
SEIU Local 503 seeks a Communications Digital Organizer to be based in Portland / Salem, OR offices. Details can be found at: www.unionjobs.com/listing/3093... #1u #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll @seiu503.bsky.social @seiu.org
June 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM
SEIU Local 503 seeks a Communications Digital Organizer to be based in Portland / Salem, OR offices. Details can be found at: www.unionjobs.com/listing/3093... #1u #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll @seiu503.bsky.social @seiu.org