Membership Meeting 12/19/2024
December 20, 2024
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News
Membership Meeting 11/21/2024
November 26, 2024
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Membership Meeting 10/17/2024
October 24, 2024
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How to Make Your Case for Upward Reclassification
October 3, 2024
A Step by Step Approach to Reclassification Upwards
Membership Meeting 09/26/2024
October 3, 2024
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Membership Meeting 08/15/2024
August 21, 2024
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Membership Meeting 07/18/2024
July 25, 2024
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Membership Meeting 06/20/2024
June 25, 2024
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Membership Meeting 05/01/2024
May 4, 2024
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2024 General Council Resolution Proposal
April 30, 2024
This is a proposal for 2024 General Council about Field Organizer Staffing and Workload Analysis. Authored by Steve Emerson.
2024-2026 Elected ODFW Local 109 Leadership
March 24, 2024
The Votes are in. See results below.
March 2024 Updates/News
March 8, 2024
Below will highlight some contract language, brief updates and any other need to know union news. Please reach out to us if you would like more details about anything below.
2024 Local 109 Elections
February 15, 2024
It's time to vote for your Leaders!
2023 Year in Review
January 5, 2024
Your Union-2023 Year in Review
November 2023 News/Union Updates
November 29, 2023
This will highlight some contract language new and old, brief updates and any other need to know union news. Please reach out to us if you would like more details about anything below.
2023-2025 Contract New Language Summary
September 1, 2023
We’re excited to announce that State members have voted to ratify the 2023-2025 State Worker Tentative Agreement. This contract garnered the highest voter participation on record and passed with more than 91% voting in favor of ratification.
2023-25 Contract Tentative Agreement Reached
July 6, 2023
Bargaining Team has reached a Tentative Agreement!
2023 Bargaining Update-Side by Side Comparison
June 22, 2023
Comparison of proposals.
2023 ODFW Specific Contract Language Tentatative Agreement Reached
June 22, 2023
Bargaining update 6/16/23
Bargaining Update-June 1, 2023
June 5, 2023
The latest updates from your bargaining team.
Low Pay Causing State’s Recruitment and Retention Problems
June 5, 2023
High Rates of Turnover Also Dramatically Affecting Delivery of Services
5/4/23 Membership Meeting/Conference Call
May 5, 2023
Members and your union Leadership met in person at Salem HQ and joined virtually to discuss bargaining.
Coalition (ODFW Specific Proposals) Bargaining Update 4/28/23
May 3, 2023
Our theme this week was worker safety.
May 1, 2023 Bargaining Update/June 8th, 2023 Rally
May 3, 2023
Bargaining Update April 28,2023
ODFW Union Bargaining Update Meeting/Conference Call
April 24, 2023
As you well know, your bargaining delegates have been hard at work putting in many volunteer hours each week to push for a strong contract for all of us.
February News: 2023 Contract Bargaining
February 17, 2023
It’s time for a ODFW Sub-Local 109/SEIU 503 update. This one is all about 2023 contract bargaining.
December News: 2022 Year in Review, Labor Management Committee, and More
December 16, 2022
Happy Holidays Represented Employees,
October Conference Call Minutes/November Call Canceled
November 7, 2022
Due to scheduling conflicts and low member participation, we are cancelling this month's membership conference call.
September Conference Call/Meeting Minutes
September 18, 2022
In case you missed the call, here's the minutes:
August Monthly Conference Call/ Meeting Minutes
September 8, 2022
Statewide Meeting Minutes-August 9, 2022
July 12, 2022 Membership Meeting Minutes
August 4, 2022
Statewide Monthly Members Conference Call-July 12, 2022
The Union Difference
July 29, 2022
The union difference can be seen when comparing a state with low union membership to states like Oregon, where unions are strong.
Working Remote Grievance Update 6/6/22
June 13, 2022
Monday, June 6th a meeting was held with John Nees from DAS, Michelle Jones and our SEIU staff rep, Mike Bray to discuss the telework grievance.
Welcome Back Offices
May 3, 2022
Welcome back to the office.
2022 Sub-Local 109 Election Results
April 28, 2022
The votes have been finalized. Welcome new Sub-Local 109 Leaders! They start their position May 1st.
March 2022 ODFW Sub-Local 109 News/Updates
March 29, 2022
What's the latest from your union.
ODFW Sub-Local 109 Elections
March 17, 2022
SEIU 503 ODFW Sub-Local 109 is a democratic, member-run union. Every two years, members elect leaders such as President, Vice President and Chief Steward.
Limited Time-KN95/N95 Mask Reimbursement Program
January 20, 2022
Qualified represented staff (see below) can now be reimbursed with a one time payment of up to $50.00 to purchase KN95 masks until we hit our allocated budget. A $50 reimbursement should equate to around 25 masks.
January Conference Call
January 7, 2022
Announcements, Telework Grievance, Local 109 Elections, CDL Committee
Telework/Telecommute/Working Remotely Update
January 5, 2022
Would you like to continue teleworking when the offices re-open to public?
One-Time Hazard Pay is Here
November 10, 2021
Check your November 1 or 15 pay stub. If you couldn’t work remotely (see qualifications below) during March 2020-June 2021, you should have received your onetime hazard payment.
State Vaccine Data Mistake and Union Response
October 19, 2021
As many of you know, DAS inadvertently sent the vaccination status of 40,000 executive branch employees to two media outlets.
September Membership Conference Call-What's New, Vaccine Mandate, Surveys, LMC
October 3, 2021
Here's what we discussed at the September Membership Conference call. Hope you can join the next call on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from Noon-1PM. Watch for an email invite in your state email inbox.
Update on State Worker Vaccine Mandates and Impact Bargaining
September 2, 2021
This is a challenging time for State workers across Oregon. Regardless of vaccination status, workers are concerned about what the vaccine mandate will mean for them and their families.
8-10-2021 ODFW Union Statewide Conference Call Discussions
August 11, 2021
Thank you for everyone who joined our statewide call. We had members from the Springfield Office, Salem HQ, Astoria, and Gnat Creek Hatchery. These meetings are always on the second Tuesday each month from noon-1PM. Be on the lookout for how to join them and agenda in your state email box on the Friday or Monday before the meetings.
2021-23 ODFW/DAS/SEIU503 Tentative Agreement Reached
August 4, 2021
We’re thrilled to share that as of July 16th, the contract was settled with big victories for State Workers! See highlights below.
Bargaining Update-Tentative Agreement Reached ODFW Language
July 23, 2021
Your ODFW and other Coalition Agencies (ODOT, Parks, Foresty, DMV, Agriculture, Geology) delegates have ended bargaining with Management. Below are some highlights that are specific to ODFW.
What is a Labor Management Committee?
July 17, 2021
The ODFW Labor Management Committee meets quarterly throughout the year and for additional meetings on an as needed basis. A member may suggest a topic for a meeting by contacting any of the committee members.
Reminder to Know State Policies
February 8, 2021
It is imperative that you read and understand these policies.
Why be a Member of ODFW/Local 109/SEIU 503
January 3, 2021
Some background to ODFW joining SEIU 503
Know Your Layoff Rights!
May 1, 2020
Don’t be forced to move somewhere you don’t want to go! Know your layoff rights as per DAS/SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement Article 70.
2020 Sub-Local 109 Election Results
April 27, 2020
The votes have been finalized. Welcome new Sub-Local 109 Leaders! They start their position May 1st.