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After three years of struggle, ServiceMaster janitors win first contract

Servicemaster Victory 2008

Janitors who clean downtown buildings and the Rose Quarter for ServiceMaster of Swan Island have been organizing for three years to form a union with SEIU Local 49. This summer, they finally won their first union contract.

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Officer and Executive Board Election Update

2008 e-board elections

On Thursday, July 10, SEIU Local 49 members nominated candidates for elected union office and the SEIU Local 49 Executive Board. Results of the nominations are listed here. Ballots are due by August 27.

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1700 Janitors win Health Care for Children!

Mother's Day Action

SEIU Local 49 Janitors won an historic agreement in their campaign for Healthy Families, Safe Jobs, and a Secure Future. The agreement includes affordable health care coverage for janitors’ children, and the highest across-the-board wage increases janitors have seen in the last ten years.

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Don’t we all deserve a chance at the American Dream?

Employee Free Choice Act

The Employee Free Choice Act would create a fair playing field that allows all workers the freedom to form unions so we can create good jobs, win health care for all, and provide the services our communities need.

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Fed Up with Fees?

ATM

Big banks and credit card companies are having their way with Oregon families. In the coming months, SEIU members around the country will join with consumer advocacy organizations and faith and labor leaders to call on lawmakers to

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