The 503 voice., November 01, 2003, Page 3, Image 3

flH -O O Convention approves looking
at all wavs to solve revenue crisis
by Kathie Best, President, SEIU Local 503, OPEU
Our influence was critical
A resolution that gives the AFL-CIO Revenue
Coalition the ability to explore all types of
revenue when seeking solutions to the
revenue shortfall inO regon was a hotly
debated proposal that was passed at the
AFL-CIO Convention. This policy is key to
finding ways to fund the services that our
members provide, protecting our clients,
and rebuilding Oregon's infrastructure.
Forty-two SEI U-iLocal 503, OPEU elected
delegates attended the 48th annual I
convention on September 7-10, 2003 at the
Linn County Fairgrounds in Albany, Oregon.
As the largest AFL-CIO affiliated union in
Oregon, the influence o f our delegation
was critical in developing AFL-CIO policy.
Election Results
The position o f Secretary-Treasurer o f the
AFL-GlO was contested. Our delegation
supported Diane Rosenbaum, who
challenged the iricumbent, Brad W itt.
Although Diane was not successful in her
bid, SEIU Local 503, OPEU is com m itted to
working with the leadership of the AFL-CIO
in the years ahead to further the goals of
working Oregonians,'^ am pleased to report
that Tim Nesbitt was unanimously re-elected
for a second term as President o f the State
Federation o f the AFL-CIO.
Local 503 wins Award
SEIU Local 503, OPEU was awarded a
Certificate of Recognition at the "Salute to
Labor's Campaign Heroes Dinner" held on
Monday evening o f the Cpnvention, for; I
"Making the Most Phone Calls" during the
.2QQ2-political cycle. I was pleased to accept
the award on behalf o f our members and
staff who spent many volunteer hours
making sure everyone on our lists got
phoned.
Tanaya Brooks (Homecare) spoke eloquently in
favor of exploring all types of revenue to protect
funding for vital public services.
Congratolations and welcome to Oregon Department oV Fish
and lüildliíe worhers who voted to join with SBlu Local 503.
Families w ere a welcome addition
to th e 3.003 LaPine Leadership
Training and camp-oat.
T h e 5 0 3 V oice is published b y SEIU Local 503, OPEU.
Editor:). Szliske szliskej@opeuseiu.org
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