WHY ARE YOU SEEKING THIS OFFICE AND WHAT
ARE YOUR GOALS FOR SEIU LOCAL 503, OPEU
DURING YOUR TERM? As a local President I think it is
very important to be as involved as possible to kind of pave
the way for our followers. •
To get as many of my. fellow employees involved as I can
and try to help my fellow employees get a fair shake at
contract negoiation time.
WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR YOUR DISTRICT?
Help them to realize their size and strength. Incourage more
participation throughout the discrict.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST SINGLE ISSUE THE
UNION W ILL FACE DURING YOUR TERM AND
HOW WOULD YOU PROPOSE TO RESOLVE IT?
The current State buget crisis. Incourage members to stay
involved, and elect legislature that are labor friendly
District 5 District Director
Patricia K. Fleming
Seniors & People w/ Disabili-
ties/DHS, Local 411
WHAT ARE YOUR
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS
OFFICE? Steward since 1996, Chief
Steward, Statewide Stewards’ ,
Committee member, SDSD Labor/Management Team
member
Leadership abilities, Anxious to promote communications
among members, Familiar with parliamentary procedures
U N I O N E X P E R IE N C E N O T I T E M I Z E D A B O V E .•
I have been an active union member since 1979, and
attended and participated in 2 General Council conferences.
I.have for many years, been a Union Activist, having
participated in three strike preparations and walked the
picket line in two strikes. I currently serve as a member on a
Labor Management Committee in District #10.
WHY ARE YOU SEEKING THIS OFFICE AND WHAT
ARE YOUR GOALS FOR SEttJ LOCAL 503, OPEU
DURING YOUR TERM? I am very interested in
educating the general membership regarding members
rig h ts, responsibilities, and opportunities. I want very much
to bolster union activism in District #5 and help build a
strong network system and leadership program so all union
members know they are not alone with their work site issues
and problems, whether they be stationed in a one person
shop or a shop with 30 phis people. I want to help all
members to understand they are the union and they all have
a right to speak up!!
WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR YOUR DISTRICT?
Increase the number of active educated Stewards in the
District, take the concerns of all District #5 locals to the
Board of Directors and Executive Board. Encourage all
District #5 members to speak up and be heard, to get
involved in the operations of their Union and their local
labor issues. I want to continue bringing training to District
#5 leaders and membership alike to help them understand
the workings of their union and their rights as workers.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST SINGLE ISSUE THE
UNION W ILL FACE DURING YOUR TERM AND
HOW OULD YOU PROPOSE TO RESOLVE IT?
Health Care Coverage for our Membership and families. I
would want to reach outside the box, explore all possibilities
and means to assure coverage for members. I really don’t
know how we are going to resolve this issue. I do know that
if we stand in solidarity and unity we stand a far better
chance.
Roger L. Upshaw
District 5 Assistant District Director
ODOT, Local 730
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PROVIDED
WHAT ARE YOUR
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS
OFFICE? One term as District
Director in District 5
UNION EXPERIENCE NOT
ITEMIZED ABOVE: Shop Steward, Chief Steward, Local
delegate to general council new employer orientations
WHY ARE YOU SEEKING THIS OFFICE AND WHAT
ARE YOUR GOALS FOR SEIU LOCAL 503, OPEU
DURING YOUR TERM? To continue to have input in the
work and direction our union is heading in with the continuing
i state.
WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR YOUR DISTRICT?
To provide a voice in salem for region 5 at the board level
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST SINGLE ISSUE THE UNION
WILL FACE DURING YOUR TERM AND HOW OULD
YOU PROPOSE TO RESOLVE IT? The Budjet short fall
and continual attack at the intiative level is at die top of a very
long list of issues we will be facing in the future. It is my goal
to work with members of 503 and staff to find a resolution to
these issue’s.
Mike Wendel
ODOT, Local 730
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PROVIDED
WHAT ARE YOUR
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS
OFFICE? Current District 5 Director,
previously Assistant District 5 Director,
General Council 1998 A- 2000, Member
Organizer for 6 months in 2001, Central
Oregon Labor Council Delegate,
SEIU Local 503 Board Member
UNION EXPERIENCE NOT ITEMIZED ABOVE:
ODOT Statewide Chief Steward, ODOT Executive Board
Member.
Shop Steward in Prineville since 1994
1995 Strike Coordinator in Prineville
Organized a Steward training campout in 2000
WHY ARE YOU SEEKING THIS OFFICE AND WHAT
ARE YOUR GOALS FO R SEIU LOCAL 503, OPEU
DURING YOUR TERM? I enjoy being a part of a strong &
fast growing union in Oregon. I feel that our external team has
done an outstanding job by bringing on board Homecare
Workers and look forward to many more members in the
future. My goals are to strengthen our internal organizing to
better equip our members to be able to stand up and fight not
only for themselves, but also others in their worksite and their
community.
WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR YOUR DISTRICT?
My goals are to improve our outlying offices, like Bend &
Pendleton, so that we have a better structure to work from. I
will continue to work hard to keep Central & Eastern Oregon
in the Loop. I supported expansion of both these offices
recently at a board meeting.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST SINGLE ISSUE THE UNION
WILL FACE DURING YOUR TERM AND HOW OULD
YOU PROPOSE TO RESOLVE FT? With all the threats or
higher prices for insurance, contracting out jobs and political
pressure from people like Bill Sizemore, I believe that the Day
to Day increased work load that our members are dealing with
is an issue that must be addressed Immediately. To solve this
problem we must continue to pressure the legislature for more
full time employees and not allow our numbers to fall.
Patricia Ann Bender
Homecare, Local 099
W HATAREYOUR
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS
OFFICE? My previous
background of experience through
serving on many different types of
c o m m ittees, coordinating state
conventions, annual meetings, and
area meetings as State President of the Oregon Employees
Association has provided me with knowledge and experience.
T h is experience has given me abilities to build teamwork,
consensus building, mutual trust and cooperation of fellow
workers. My serving on various committees , direct
communications through newsletters and general
correspondence has proved to be a successful venue. In my
previous positions, I traveled extensively throughout Oregon
and nationwide. I understand the time commitment and
responsibilities of this position and I am willing to make the
commitment. Please VOTE for me!
UNION EXPERIENCE NOT ITEMIZED ABOVE: I have
assisted with phone banking to gain new Union members and
to insure votes for Measure 99. I spent an afternoon with a
Union Representative knocking on doors and meeting with
Homecare workers and their clients to seek input and seek new
Union members. I traveled to Portland to a meeting and was
portrayed on the video with regard to homecare providers and
clients. I did a radio spot with a client as tool for information
to our legislators.
WHY ARE YOU SEEKING THIS OFFICE AND WHAT
ARE YOUR GOALS FOR SEIU LOCAL 503, OPEU
DURING YOUR TERM? I am seeking this office because I
have leadership skills, I am assertive, have integrity and will
represent all of the SEIU Union Members to the best, of my
abilities. I would like to also improve our image, gain more
Union members and to be an advocate for fair wages, health
benefits and quality for all.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST SINGLE ISSUE THE UNION
WILL FACE DURING YOUR TERM AND HOW
WOULD YOU PROPOSE TO RESOLVE IT? The most
important concern will be budget cuts and constraints. If there
are budget cuts then the impact to clients and providers will
im p act all the programs that are ih place and any future
program s During my term, I will strive to take an active role
in m ak in g sure our Legislators are well-informed. This can be
accomplished through written material, clients telling their
stories, and coordinating meetings with key players.
Kevin Finch
ODOT, Local 730
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PROVIDED
WHAT ARE YOUR
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS
OFFICE? I have 9 years field
experience as a permenent and seasonal
employee and I am currently shop
steward.
WHY ARE YOU SEEKING THIS OFFICE AND WHAT
ARE YOUR GOALS FOR SEIU LOCAL 503, OPEU
DURING YOUR TERM? To become more involved with
and to bring new ideas to the union. My goal will be to better
represent members of the union through work site involvement.
WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR YOUR DISTRICT?
Involvement, Participation and organization
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST SINGLE ISSUE THE UNION
W ILL FACE DURING YOUR TERM AND HOW
WOULD YOU PROPOSE TO RESOLVE IT? Keeping
fully paid Medical benefits. By keeping all members informed
and w ork in g together as a single unit.
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