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Legislators hear about our issues at Lobby Days Mary McGrath ODFW, Portland Homecare and DMV members lobby Senator Peter Courtney to ask what he plans to do about soaring health care profits and insurance premiums. Whether we are concerned about long-term care, higher education, the state contract, health care, or other worksite issues, our elected officials need to hear from us. The state legislature will be making decisions about funding for our wages and benefits and the services we provide the public. Legislators will be debating issues like out-of-control health care costs, privatization, and PERS. Lobby Days are our opportunity to talk with legislators, watch the legisla ture in action, and weigh in on issues we care about Jim Hugg Mental Health Therapist, OSH This was my first time lobbying. I wasn't sure how to make my point, but SEIU staff helped. Many legislators didn't even know we were bargaining our contract, so talking to them was important. I hope we can continue doing this positive activity. It's good for our democracy. 99 My experience at the Capitol couldn't have been better. The training was excellent and I really felt like I made a difference. My favorite part of the day was talking to my legislators. I learned a great deal and would definitely do this again. 99 Our voices are important We have a unique perspective about the services we provide. Managers are in the Capitol all day long, but front-line workers need to be heard as well. Our union provides training, materials, and support to make sure that the politicians who will be voting on our budgets, our health care, and our wages hear from us. Sign up today for an exciting day in the Capitol or ask your steward or organizer for more information. You can sign up on-line at www.seiu503.org Fran Meyers I was able to tell my legislators how rising health care costs affect me and my clients. I really enjoyed meeting with Senator Courtney and Representative Komp. Now that I've done this once, I want to do it again. 99 Homecare Provider Sign up for an exciting and rewarding day in the Capitol. Ask your steward or organizer which coalition you're part of and sign up through our website today! Lobby Days Schedule by Coalition ODOT Coalition Feb. 2 Mar. 9 Apr. 6 May 18 DHS Coalition Feb. 21 Mar. 14 Apr. 20 June 1 Institutions Coalition Jan. 26 Mar. 2 Mar. 30 May 11 Homecare Feb. 2 Mar. 2 Apr. 6 May 4 June 1 Specials Coalition Feb. 9 Apr. 13 May 25 Oregon University System Feb. 16 Mar. 23 Apr. 27 June 15 Local Government Feb. 16 Apr. 20 Sign up on-line at www.seiu503.org To check which coalition you belong to, please ask your organizer. PAGE 2 SEIU Local S03, OPEU - STRONGER TOGETHER This session we are scheduling our.lpbby days by coalition,, with lobby days for local 1 - government and long term care workers. This way we can also lobby the legislature about funding our programs and other legislation that affects our jobs. Each Lobby Day, a different coalition group will be at the Capitol, Family members and clients are welcome to join. LOCAL 503 SEIU Stronger Together
