for the remainder of their term in the event of
death, incapacity, resignation or removal of the
President. Is a member of the Executive Committee,
the union Finance Committee and other committees
as designated in the Bylaws or to which appointed
by the President. Serves as delegate to the SEIU
Convention. Serves as delegate to the AFL-CIO
and AFL-CIO COPE Conventions.
Kerry M uniz
DHS, Self Sufficiency Program,
6 years
District 5, Local 200
for the remainder of their term in the event of
death, incapacity, resignation or removal of the
President. Is a member of the Executive Committee,
the union Finance Committee and other committees
as designated in the Bylaws or to which appointed
by the President. Serves as delegate to the SEIU
Convention. Serves as delegate to the AFL-CIO
and AFL-CIO COPE Conventions.
for the remainder of their term in the event of
death, incapacity, resignation or removal of the
President. Is a member of the Executive Committee,
the union Finance Committee and other committees
as designated in the Bylaws or to which appointed
by the President. Serves as delegate to the SEIU
Convention. Serves as delegate to the AFL-CIO
and AFL-CIO COPE Conventions.
Sonya
Reichwein
DMV/0D0T, 8 years
District 3N, Local 735
Joye W illm an
Linda Burgin
Homecare, 7 years
District 7, Local 99
Department of Education, 7.5
years; Employment, 12 years;
Adult and Family Services, 2
years / District 2, Local 581
What are your qualifications for this office?
What are your qualifications for this office?
What are your qualifications for this office?
Proven skills, vision, leadership and determination
necessary to help guide a member run union and
fulfill the obligations of the office of president
should it be necessary.
• Assistant District 3 Director - 2 terms
• Statewide Chair of the Fight Contracting Out
Committee
• President of the Driver and Motor Vehicles
Statewide Local 735 - 2 terms
• Steward - 6 years
• ODOT Coalition Bargaining Delegate - 2003, 2005,
and 2007
Current District 1 Director. Assistant District Director
2002-2003. General Council 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006.
CAPE Board District 1. Chair CAPE C&B Committee.
Chair Member Benefits Committee. SWO Elections
Committee 2004. SEIU International Convention
2004, San Francisco. Chair Homecare Bargaining
Team. Homecare Council 2000-2006. Vice President
Homecare 2003-2005. President Homecare 2005-
2006. Steward.
• General Council Delegate - 2000 -2006
• CAPE Member
Union experience not itemized above:
Union experience not itemized above:
Over 12 years of union experience as a member,
steward, member political organizer, DHS labor
management both State and local. DHS Sub local
Chair, General Council delegate, assistant district
director, district director and a member of the
board of directors.
Why are you seeking this office?
I feel a responsibility to serve. I will work with all
leaders to continue the development of a union that
is responsive to every members voice and builds our
strength for the benefit of our members. I believe
we are a great union because of the efforts of our
members. It is my desire to develop, within the
constraints o f my office, systems for organization
and communication, enhancing member-relations
with our administration and the administration of
SEIU International, as well as our relationship with
other unions. You will get all of the energy and
dedication that I possess. Those who have worked
with me already know this. We have an enormous
battle on our hands for wages and benefits during
our next contract. I will stand beside and behind
every one of our elected bargaining delegates,
officers and members to fight for what is fair for us all.
What are your goals for SEIU Local 503, OPEU
during your term of office?
These are the 8 key issues I plan to focus on during
my term in office. These issues are all of equal
importance. However, due to the space limitations
placed on candidate statements, I ask you to visit
my website at www.kerry4vp.com for the details.
The highlights are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Members.
Communication.
Organizing.
Progress meetings.
Fair discipline.
6. Outreach.
7. Our relationship with the International.
8. Support of Local 503.
What is the biggest single issue the union will
face during your term?
Union experience not itemized above:
• Vice President DMV Local 735 - 2 years
• SEIU Political Internship Program in Washington,
DC - 2004
• Arbitration Screening participant
Why are you seeking this office?
What are your goals for SEIU Local 503, OPEU
during your term of office?
SEIU is leading the way for working families in
Oregon. I'd like to improve on what we've started.
I would work to help locals become more involved
in governing our union. Contract and political
campaigns are won at the local (worksite) level.
If elected, my goal is to actively seek member input
and opinions on the issues most important to our
union and to implement the will of the majority.
I also believe that childcare workers deserve full
bargaining rights and I will actively work to help
them achieve this.
What is the biggest single issue the union will
face during your term?
The biggest challenge our union will face in the next
two years will be at the bargaining table. Protecting
fully-paid employer health insurance premiums for
state workers and fighting off the erosion of health
insurance for all our members. Members in home-
care and long-term care are already experiencing
the effects of employers shifting costs onto the backs
of workers.
How would you propose to resolve it?
The health care battle can only be won through
supporting legislators and lawmakers who understand
the need for accessible, affordable health care for
everyone. With the bulk of our wage and benefit
reserve money going to constantly rising health care
costs, we must engage in actions and campaigns to
bring down those costs...for everyone. If we can get
health care benefits off the bargaining table, we can
finally realize the wage increases we deserve.
Other information to support your candidacy:
Other information to support your candidacy:
Our members work to make Oregon a better place
to live. We make this state run and it's time we
started running this state! Working families should
be calling the shots and together, we can.
Collectively, we can make things better for ourselves,
our families and for Oregon. I'd appreciate your vote
and the opportunity to work toward this goal.
Currently serving as Statewide SEIU/OPEU Local 503
Statewide Secretary/Treasurer (November 2004 to
October 2006) • SEIU/OPEU Local 503 Board of
Directors Member and Finance Committee
Chairperson • BA in Business Administration,
Oregon State University, 1984 • Worked 22 years
as a Research Analyst for the State of Oregon •
Worked 2 years for Adult & Family Services, 12 years
for the Oregon Employment Department, and
almost 8 years for the Oregon Department of
I Education • Currently a Research Analyst 4 in the
Office of Analysis & Reporting • Treasurer, 3 years,
American Association of University Women, Salem
Branch • Marion County Wage Panel, 3 years
Union experience not itemized above:
As Statewide Vice President, I want all SEIU members
to feel connected, involved and aware of the work
members do so we will come together as part of
the big picture. We are proud of our work.
How would you propose to resolve it?
Anyone interested in contacting me directly should
do so via email at kbmuniz@yahoo.com.
Lobby days, town halls, phonebanks. Help pass
Ballot Measure 99. Political action home visits.
Joint contract meetings Homecare/DHS. Marched
for DAS/OUS contract. Rallied to protect DHS and
client funding. Testified at hearings. Wrote letters
and delivered petitions to elected officials.
Why are you seeking this office?
The unity requisite to the fight for wages and benefits!
Listen to members and assist in the communication
between all members regarding the issues facing us
at the bargaining table. I will work with all members,
leaders, staff, delegates and the administration on
actions and activities to raise awareness and build
unity. We have a battle ahead of us and I plan to
stand next to every member and fight for the rights
of all represented workers. I cannot assure the
outcome, but I can assure you I will listen to the
members and work tirelessly to help achieve
our goals.
What are your qualifications for this office?
• Various Candidate and Ballot Measure Campaigns
I have experienced first hand the personal growth
and leadership opportunities available to union
members. I offer a new perspective and fresh ideas
to this leadership role. I would like to help other
members become more active and find their voices
as well. I would like to learn from our members
what they want our union to be.
records of the union • Establishes a bank account
or accounts in the name of the union as designated
by the Board of Directors • Collects the monies
and keeps the accounts and books of the union
and renders a statement after certified audits of
the accounts and books of the financial condition
of the union to General Council.
What are your goals for SEIU Local 503, OPEU
during your term of office?
Improve wages, benefits and working conditions for
every member wherever we work. Make sure every
worker knows what joining SEIU Local 503, OPEU
means for our future and the future of all working
families. Elect public officials who understand
every worker is valuable and deserves to be heard.
What is the biggest single issue the union will
face during your term?
Healthcare.
How would you propose to resolve it?
Continue to speak to legislators, give testimony and
work closely with CAPE and elected officials to help
everyone attain quality, affordable healthcare. SEIU
members work with the most fragile and vulnerable
Oregonians to make sure we meet the needs of
every Oregonian.
Other information to support your candidacy:
I was raised in a union family. My dad was a union
member and as a welder built heavy coalmine
equipment. I've always known what it means to
be raised in a union family. I never thought I could
join a union as a homecare worker. When a DHS
member and an organizer knocked on my door,
I was blown away to learn I could join a union and
there were 200 other homecare workers right in my
own zip code. Since that day, I've been determined
to make sure that union members are aware of our
rights on the jo b and in contract negotiations and
how important it is to get active in politics.
As a dedicated union member and active team
player I encourage all members of SEIU Local 503,
OPEU to get active where we live or work or at
the Capitol to make our lives stronger with better
benefits, a living wage, health care, dignity and
respect for every member in every part of our state.
SEIU/OPEU Restructure Committee Member •
2002-04 Local 581 President • Bargaining Team,
I Specials Coalition, 8 years • Local 581 Union
Orientation, 5 years • Local 581 Labor-
Management Committee, 2 years • In December
2001 represented Research Analysts in Wage Range
Negotiations with DAS, following the DAS
Classification Study • General Council Delegate,
2002, 2004, and 2006 • Delegate, 2004
International SEIU Convention • Phone banking •
CAPE interviews with candidates
Why are you seeking this office?
I am seeking the office of Secretary/Treasurer
because I firmly believe in the power of the mem
bership of SEIU/OPEU and I want to be of service.
I know I have the skills to oversee the financial affairs
of SEIU/OPEU 503, and the experience to represent
i the interests of the membership. I like taking an
i active role in growing the Union.
What are your goals for SEIU Local 503, OPEU
during your term of office?
! • Continue to oversee the SEIU/OPEU Local 503
Finance Department.
; • Review and recommend modifications to
accounting practices, as necessary.
■ • Continue to monitor expenditures and
reimbursements.
• Insure that SEIU/OPEU Local 503 donations made
to organizations meet the criteria set by the
Finance Committee and the Board of Directors.
• Help meet the organizing goals of Change To Win
by mobilizing resources to support them.
What is the biggest single issue the union will
face during your term?
• Bargaining for the 2007-09 Contracts
How would you propose to resolve it?
• Examine what worked when we negotiated the last
contract
• Strategize in bargaining for benefits; organization
• Raise member participation on Bargaining Surveys
• Elect labor-friendly candidates
• Get political support for our bargaining efforts by
focusing on issues that affect all workers, such as
health care and pay day loans
Other information to support your candidacy:
• I have experience doing the job.
; • I have credibility. I am honest and hard-working.
I like helping people.
• I am an expert at survey design and analysis.
• I have considerable experience working as a wage
analyst.
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