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Membership Meeting 10/17/2024

October 24, 2024

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Membership Meeting 10/17/2024

How to Make Your Case for Upward Reclassification

October 3, 2024

A Step by Step Approach to Reclassification Upwards

How to Make Your Case for Upward Reclassification

Membership Meeting 09/26/2024

October 3, 2024

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Membership Meeting 09/26/2024

Membership Meeting 08/15/2024

August 21, 2024

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Membership Meeting 08/15/2024

Membership Meeting 07/18/2024

July 25, 2024

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Membership Meeting 07/18/2024

Membership Meeting 06/20/2024

June 25, 2024

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Membership Meeting 06/20/2024

Membership Meeting 05/01/2024

May 4, 2024

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Membership Meeting 05/01/2024

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 General Council Resolution Proposal

2024-2026 Elected ODFW Local 109 Leadership

March 24, 2024

The Votes are in. See results below.

2024-2026 Elected ODFW Local 109 Leadership

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.

March 2024 Updates/News

2024 Local 109 Elections

February 15, 2024

It's time to vote for your Leaders!

2024 Local 109 Elections

2023 Year in Review

January 5, 2024

Your Union-2023 Year in Review

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.

November 2023 News/Union Updates

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.

2023-2025 Contract New Language Summary

2023-25 Contract Tentative Agreement Reached

July 6, 2023

Bargaining Team has reached a Tentative Agreement!

2023-25 Contract Tentative Agreement Reached

2023 Bargaining Update-Side by Side Comparison

June 22, 2023

Comparison of proposals.

2023 Bargaining Update-Side by Side Comparison

2023 ODFW Specific Contract Language Tentatative Agreement Reached

June 22, 2023

Bargaining update 6/16/23

2023 ODFW Specific Contract Language Tentatative Agreement Reached

Bargaining Update-June 1, 2023

June 5, 2023

The latest updates from your bargaining team.

Bargaining Update-June 1, 2023

Low Pay Causing State’s Recruitment and Retention Problems

June 5, 2023

High Rates of Turnover Also Dramatically Affecting Delivery of Services

Low Pay Causing State’s Recruitment and Retention Problems

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.

5/4/23 Membership Meeting/Conference Call

Coalition (ODFW Specific Proposals) Bargaining Update 4/28/23

May 3, 2023

Our theme this week was worker safety.

Coalition (ODFW Specific Proposals) Bargaining Update 4/28/23

May 1, 2023 Bargaining Update/June 8th, 2023 Rally

May 3, 2023

Bargaining Update April 28,2023

May 1, 2023 Bargaining Update/June 8th, 2023 Rally

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.

ODFW Union Bargaining Update Meeting/Conference Call

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.

February News: 2023 Contract Bargaining

December News: 2022 Year in Review, Labor Management Committee, and More

December 16, 2022

Happy Holidays Represented Employees,

December News: 2022 Year in Review, Labor Management Committee, and More

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.

October Conference Call Minutes/November Call Canceled

September Conference Call/Meeting Minutes

September 18, 2022

In case you missed the call, here's the minutes:

September Conference Call/Meeting Minutes

August Monthly Conference Call/ Meeting Minutes

September 8, 2022

Statewide Meeting Minutes-August 9, 2022

August Monthly Conference Call/ Meeting Minutes

July 12, 2022 Membership Meeting Minutes

August 4, 2022

Statewide Monthly Members Conference Call-July 12, 2022

July 12, 2022 Membership Meeting Minutes

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.

The Union Difference

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.

Working Remote Grievance Update 6/6/22

Welcome Back Offices

May 3, 2022

Welcome back to the office.

Welcome Back Offices

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.

2022 Sub-Local 109 Election Results

March 2022 ODFW Sub-Local 109 News/Updates

March 29, 2022

What's the latest from your union.

March 2022 ODFW Sub-Local 109 News/Updates

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.

ODFW Sub-Local 109 Elections

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.

Limited Time-KN95/N95 Mask Reimbursement Program

January Conference Call

January 7, 2022

Announcements, Telework Grievance, Local 109 Elections, CDL Committee

January Conference Call

Telework/Telecommute/Working Remotely Update

January 5, 2022

Would you like to continue teleworking when the offices re-open to public?

Telework/Telecommute/Working Remotely Update

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.

One-Time Hazard Pay is Here

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.

State Vaccine Data Mistake and Union Response

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.

September Membership Conference Call-What's New, Vaccine Mandate, Surveys, LMC

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.

Update on State Worker Vaccine Mandates and Impact Bargaining

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.

8-10-2021 ODFW Union Statewide Conference Call Discussions

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.

2021-23 ODFW/DAS/SEIU503 Tentative Agreement Reached

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.

Bargaining Update-Tentative Agreement Reached ODFW Language

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.

What is a Labor Management Committee?

Reminder to Know State Policies

February 8, 2021

It is imperative that you read and understand these policies.

Reminder to Know State Policies

Why be a Member of ODFW/Local 109/SEIU 503

January 3, 2021

Some background to ODFW joining SEIU 503

Why be a Member of ODFW/Local 109/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.

Know Your Layoff Rights!

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.

2020 Sub-Local 109 Election Results