General Council Delegate, CAPE Alternate
UMiON EXPERIENCE NOT ITEMIZED ABOVE:
F’nanceCoilullittee<199s' 2y0())- Delegate to SE1L1 interna
tional Convention (Pittsburgh PA 2000). Steward experience.
Participated on the picket lines in the 1987 and 1995 strikes
Political cun\ using and phone bank
WHY A R E Y O l SEEKING THIS OFFICE AND WHAT
ARE YOUR GOALS FOR SEIU LOCAL 503, OPEU
DURING YOI R TERM? We can’t let the anti-tax move
ment destroy Oregon’s economy and the welfare of its people.
Having just concluded the largest organizing dave in the state s
history, we must now make effective use of this increased
strength But we have to be a united force not i collective of
separate interests This is the challenge facing the Board of
Directors, and why I would like to serve on it In addition
OPEL1 is a democratic union, and each of us should participate
m the governing process.
WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR YOUR DISTRICT?
Involve all locals in district meetings and actions
Increase district participation in statewide ictivities
I diuate mtiubeis (bout union opemtions
Emphasize SE1U affairs and the New Strength and Unity
Encourage everyone to take advantage of training opportunities.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST SINGLE ISSUE THE UNION
WILL PACE DI RING YOI R IERM AND HOW WOl LD
YOU PROPOSE TO RESOLV E IT? The State budget is the
biggest single issue we w ill 1 ice II threatens our jobs w ages
health insurance md retirement benefits And it is jeopardizing
the v aluable public sery ices we prov ide How do we resolve
the budget crisis? For one thing, w e need to in crea se o u r
’
to
ajndf every- jm^tnber'ill'VoSvjed in the political '
process We need revenues and budgets that reflect the public’s
jietdx n 4 tht mkicrix ut ’be k u
OTHER INFORMATION IO SUPPORT YOUR
CANDID VCY: I have attended OPEU Leadership Training 1
& 2. and have been to LERC schools on effective
communications, politics, and labor history.
Ellen Miyo Ino Klaastad
L of O, Local 085
WHAT ARE Y O IR
0 1 ALIFK VI IONS I OR 1 HIS
O FFICE? For Local 085 (UO), I’ve
held offices such as CAT, Strike Captain,
H trdship C onumttee Chaii B irgaitung
Delegate. General Council Delegate,
Stew-aid, Membership Organizer, Vice President aiid Chief
Steward, For District Ill-South, I’ve served as a delegate to
J
Oregon AFL-CIO Convention and currently serve is Lane
County Labor Council (LCLC) delegate. I was a MOC for
SEIU 503. My skills range from worksite activism to Local
organizing to steward system/council organizing, mentoring
and training.
UNION EXPERIENCE NOT ITEMIZED ABOVE: I've
w< irked on b allot me isure and politic il candidate campaigns
lobbied the legislature: supported LCLC campaigns; and served
on LCLC I xecutive ( ominittee is a liustet I bring our
Umon’s message to family, fnends. neighbors and community/
.WHY ARE-YOU SEEKING THIS'OFFICE AND WHAT-
ARE YOI R GOALS I OR S E ll LOt LI 503. OPi t
DURING YOUR TERM? In the aftermath of the last
Legislative session & statewide bargaining, the passage of New
Strength & 1 nity Plau (NSUP.) the e mail aibitration and the
hiring of our new Executive Director, it’s vital for the next
Executive Board to embody leadership which advocates the
views of the membership in their Districts.
WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR YOUR DISTRICT?
District Ill-South faces communication difficulties We must
rebuild the District communication structure ifter the loss bi
worksite e mail We must encourage Ieaderslnp from each
1 ocal m District 111 S to particip ite in District meetings not
solely to deal with District business but to strengthen unity
within 1 he District Director (DD l and Assistant DD should
w ork with District appomtees/delegates to better relay périment
information. F H continue the previous District leadership’s
“mini-trainings” held quarterly at District meetings.
WHAI IS THE BIGGEST SINGLE ISSUE THE UNION
WILL FACE DURING YOU R TERM AND HOW
WOULD YOU PROPOSE TO RESOLV E IT ? After
passage of NSI P the most difficult issue facing SLIL 503 is
refreshing our mission goals; and priorities with à new Board
and Executive Director. General Council delegates from
Lpcals/Districts will provide the first major input from
members The challenge will be for the Board to uphold the
spirit/intent of General Council resolutions I’ll keep the
membership mfonned and receive membership feedback
through District meetings and through Locals’ leadership
OTHER INFORMAI ION TO S I P P O R IY OUR
CANDID VCY : I m ready to suspend my current political
obligations and I’ve obtained a reliable vehicle toi the 70-
tniles commute to Salem
ZWta A. Sparks
Q l1 ALIFIC VTIOVS I’OR THIS
O FFIC E? 1 have been an active,
energetic member of local 99 since the
start. Qualifications include Vice
President, Local 99 since 2001, General Council Delegate,
Corvallis, 2000 (I of 10 delegates from homecare);
participated SEIL Pittsburgh, PA opening, 2000, Attended
SEIU Political Conference, Washington, DC, 2001; completed
Officers Training C onférence 2001 ; recruitment training and
cold call, training 2001 Participant, LERC August 2001 and
Oregon AFL-CIO. September. 2001
UNION EXPERIENCE NOT ITEMIZED ABOVE:
Participated m strikes; walked a picket line, and staffed a great
many phone banks
WHY ARE YOU SEEKING THIS OFFICE VND WHAT
ARE Y OUR GOALS FOR SEIU LOCAL 503, OPEU
DURING Y OUR TP RM ? I want to make my voice heard
as part of this organization. \s a new local I believe we need
to P re s e n te d on the-board. As my primary goal, I want to
get eveiT
w'orker registered to vote, and let their
elected representatives in local, state and federal government
know bow many of us there are. At the same time, .our
members need to be aware of which candidates and incum
bents
District 3S Assistant District Director
Michael A. Carter
Homecare, Local 099
WHAT ARE YOUR
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS
OFFICE? Over 20 years of
administrative, management and
leadership positions in complex
organizations. Consultant in
organizational enhancement, human resources development,
change management, and group process. Participated in
- curriculum development for educational institutions, federal
organizations, and private sector organizations.
Taught leadership, marketing, management, organization
analysis, and human resources at undergraduate and graduate
levels. Taught supervisory management/leadership for the US
Air Force, and British Aerospace.
UNION EXPERIENCE NOT ITEMIZED ABOVE:
Participated in condition-of-employment and job standards
negotiations with private sector and civil service unions in
England, Germany, Turkey, and Italy while assigned as
procedures development officer within NATO Force Command.
Consulted with British Civil Service and British
Aerospace employees for negotiations on reimbursement of
training costs. Part of mediation team in wage dispute
i between German Civil Service and US Air Forces Europe.
WHY ARE YOU SEEKING THIS OFFICE AND WHAT
ARE YOUR GOALS FOR SEIU LOCAL 503, OPEU
| DURING YOUR TERM? As an in-home health care
I worker, I believe our greatest challenge is being accepted as
[ professionals. I also believe that there are few, if any, public
employees Who are getting the recognition as professionals
they deserve. I want to work for that récognition through
public awareness programs, and through enhancing the visible
level of task training and professional development training
for every member of the union.
WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR YOUR DISTRICT?
Ensure that uniform, recognized professional training
standards are in place, and that every member has access to
the education and assessment necessary to cetify they are at or
above those standards.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST SINGLE ISSUE THE UNION
WILL FACE DURING YOUR TERM AND HOW
WOULD YOU PROPOSE TO RESOLVE IT? In times of
budget cuts and reluctance for funding human services
programs, we need to state — clearly, loudly, and often — that
we provide the best service for the lowest overall cost.
Corporate and political support for outsourcing notwithstand
ing, we need to demonstrate that we are the professionals -
we are the people who have been doing the job better, and for
less, than any proposed system.
District 4 District Director
M untain and, il possible expand the level of health care
msurançe for all members; Organize w orkers m uursing homes
and othei residential care facilities Get every available health
care worker into the union, and get them registered to vote.
WHÀI IS IHEBIGGES1 SINGLE ISSUI THE UNION
VI ILL FACE DURING YOUR TERM AND HOW
WOULD YOU PROPOSE TO RESOLVE IT? Budget/
funding shortfalls at the Federal and state levels are virtually
inevitable; By making sure that all our members are registered
to vote, and that politicians are aware of our numbers, we can
get better consideration for our positions. Most of the funding
decisions will be b ised on political considerations, and with
the kinds ol voter numbers we can mobilize, we can be m a
position io affect sonic of those decisions
OTHER INFORMATION TO SUPPORT YOUR
CANDIDACY:
À.À. in General Science from Lane Community College.
1 am a C N .A . and a C e rtifie d Massage Therapist
H o m e c a re , l ^ c ^ l 0 9 9
voted in as a Bargaining Delegate for
Home ( ue Woikerx Ax «. newer
member of the Union movement, I feel
and Lot al agency For the past 6 y rs ,
Including S.D.S.D A.F.S. D.D.S.C.I and Mental Health has
git en me a basic v oi king know ledge of the agencies These
experiences have helped me to see how thé issues at hand are
di licit is hav ing a great impact on all of ue lives employee
as well as is clients. I hope that we as a Union standing
together can help to come up with some long term solutions
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