Employment Sector Seat 2
(One member employed by an agency in the DHS Coalition
of DAS)
the face of death and annihilation. I'm committed to bringing
their spirit with me as we face the fights we have to face in the
next 2 years.
Catherine Stearns
Nancy Padilla
Corvallis OR 97330
Hermiston OR 97838
I have 17 years in key leadership positions with SEIU 503,
OPEU. Worksite Leader and steward for 16 years, actively
involved in many campaigns, work site organized recruited
members. Participated in phone banking, canvassing, signatures
on ballot measures.
I have increased my union responsibilities since becoming a
member. Immediate Past President, Vice-President, Director,
Assistant Director. Founding member Latino Caucus.
Past Chair Civil, Human Committee, CAPE-Chair.
My decision to run is based on a commitment and willingness
to contribute to the best of my ability toward building our
union and representing members with respect and integrity.
2 Employed, DHS, Child Welfare Program, Child Protective
~ Services, Social Service Specialist. Morrow County for the
past 16 years and transfer to Umatilla County in November of
2007. Residence Hermiston for the past 35 years. I have been
active in my work site and have been successful in recruiting
new leaders.
31 My decision to run is based on a commitment and
willingness to contribute to the best of my ability toward
building our union and representing members with respect
and integrity.
I want to build on the experience I have gained to move our
union forward.
I am committed to members holding the power to run their
union. I believe a strong union is built by the direct involvement
and empowerment of workers. I enjoy the challenge of seeking
solutions to issues facing members, encouraging and motivating
members to take power in the workplace and ownership of
their union.
4 GOALS: To increase member activism, by continuing to
” recruit new members and create stronger leadership
training program for worksite activists.
To recruit new members, to mentor, support and encourage
them to be active and involved in their union.
To bargain strong contracts for fair wages and defend our
healthcare, to protect our pensions, protect workers rights
in the work place.
OUTSIDE the Union there is a dedicated group of both
Oregonians and outsiders who would dismantle our Health
Care Benefits, our Union and our ability to work in Oregon's
State Legislature. We must pay attention and be prepared to
further WORKERS' RIGHTS.
Cory S. McIntosh
I gained skills for this leadership position
with 20+ years as an active member
participating in both my DHS Local and District
3 North. Some of the elected positions I held
are: local president, vice president, and treasurer and assistance
district director. During contract campaigns I participated in
Flying Squadron, Contract Action Teams, bargaining delegate
and co-chair for the Human Services Coalition (HSC), (OED +
DHS)
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Independence OR 97351
1 4 years President of DMV Local 735;
™ 4 years Statewide Chief Steward DMV
Local 735; 5 terms DMV Local 735 bargaining
delegate; 2 terms ODOT bargaining Coalition
Co-chair; 8 years DMV Local 735 General Council delegate;
4 years CAPE Board; 2007 DAS Central Table bargaining
team chair
2 Once I understood the connection between my paycheck,
” a good contract and politics, I became a C.A.P.E.
contributor at 9.6 cents an hour. I phone bank, canvass and
lobby at the legislature and home district. I am an active
Member of the Committee to Recall the President of SEIU 503.
As a member of the Mid-Valley Recall Squad, I collect recall
petition signatures from across employer groups and from
across the state.
Our restructured Board is providing the opportunity for
“ HSC to have a more direct voice in the decision making
of our Union. My experience with contract enforcement,
campaigns and elected offices gives me the skills to bring our
collective voice to the table.
My goals at the Board include implementing our new Union
structure successfully, building membership strength for
worksite empowerment. We also need to grow more political
strength to achieve health care for all and improved funding
of public services.
4 HSC needs strategic plans as it faces downsizing,
" contracting out and public attacks on the critical
services our members provide. These realities can be dealt
with by passing legislation that holds contractors accountable
and strengthening contract language to give displaced workers
more options.
We are experiencing unprecedented internal attacks
™ on the solidarity of our Local from the current president.
By serving on the Board, I can help our Union continue to be
an effective force for the workers it represents. Our Union will
continue its commitment to improving the lives of working
families - all of them.
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I listen. I care. And, it's what Lucy would do!
Past Chair of the Rules Committee and the 2006 General
Council Resolution Review Committee. Member of the
2003 and 2005 Restructure Committees.
I worked hard to bring about the change to SEIU 503,
oPEU's structure. I think it only right to help with the
work that the next board will have to do to put these
mechanisms in place and so that members know what is
going on with their union. As for my goals, they are to help
create a communication structure that increases involvement
of a broader segment of our membership, to find new ways
for rank and file members to become involved with our/their
Union, and to help create an environment where all member
voices are encouraged and heard.
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4 The ODOT Coalition is made up of employees from many
” different job classifications and backgrounds. They share
the common value of wanting to provide quality services to the
citizens of Oregon but at the same time deserving respect for
that work. My goal is to unite our coalition and work towards
having all ODOT coalition agencies show our members the
respect they deserve.
5 Our union is divided. At the same time we are beginning
a new era in our Union's history. Our new structure
provides us an opportunity to fix some of the problems that
existed in the old structure. However, if not implemented
correctly, the potential exists to have less member involvement
instead of more. I want to help lead the creation of process
and procedures that ensures that all SEIU members have
access and input on all board discussions and decisions.
Employment Sector Seat 4
(One member employed by an agency in the Specials
Coalition of DAS)
To continue building a strong political program, to elect
pro-worker legislatures and hold them accountable.
Rosalie Pedroza
Salem OR 97309
Employment Sector Seat 3
Robert J. Sisk
(One member employed by an agency in the ODOT
Coalition of DAS)
Silverton OR 97381
1 k Offices held: ADD, Director, CAPE 16
years -Secretary-Treasurer and Chair;
every Agriculture office, Secretary of AFS WOW
Council, Statewide Secretary of DHS Local 200.
General Council delegate - 10; 16 years on Marion, Polk, Yamhill
Central Labor Council and AFL-CIO General and COPE Boards,
bargaining delegate for 10 contracts; steward 20 years.
Cameron M. McGinnis
Cove OR 97824
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District Assistant Director
Currently - District 5 Director
Currently - ODOT Local 730 President
Union Steward since 1997
MOC to Colorado - 2007
2007-2009 ODOT Coalition Collective Bargaining Agreement
Team
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Oregon FairTrade Campaign & Cross Border Labor
Organizing Committee working to build coalitions with
workers across borders to fight free trade agreements. Mexican
Solidarity Network working to protect the rights of indigenous
people to live on and work their lands; Jobs With Justice.
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Continue leading the way for workers rights and making
our leaders responsive to working families; hold all
candidates accountable to stand with us in our struggles and
commit to changing the conditions that make those struggles
necessary. Design world class services and work with leaders
to make them happen.
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Develop a working communication network. When
members are informed, they will take action. Utilize
technology to cross Local and industry lines and unite with each
other to move programs that make all of us stronger by bringing
awareness of the issues that are plaguing our members so we
can strategize ways to address them.
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Our survival as a political force. Fight Bill Sizemore who
wants to silence our voices and other ballot measures that
will deplete the services that make Oregon work; ensure that
any worker who wants to join a union will have the right to do
that; and expect that any candidate we endorse will get into the
trenches with us or they won't get our support.
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g k I have marched in Seattle and Cancun against the WTO;
” walked indigenous lands of Mexico; and met with workers
in Columbia and Venezuela and seen first hand their courage in
I have a good familiarity with SEIU
organization, operations and its goals and
philosophies, based on my nearly 15 years as
steward and six years as vice president of the
DAS local.
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j As I write, it is the end of January and storming. I just
finished five hours of sleep after a 15 hour work shift.
I am still excited about the work of the Union, despite my lack
of sleep and long work hours. I know that every Union member
has days like this, and that they are excited about Oregon.
Exciting is also how I describe the work our Union does for
our members and our citizens.
Goals for SEIU 503 - Our Union works for a better future
for all Oregonians. Our fully paid Health Care, Fair Wages
and Safe Working Conditions continue to be my goals,
our goals, for all Oregonians.
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ODOT Coalition are to build stronger
alliances and to communicate better. Our membership has
the knowledge and resources to build a strong Union, negotiate
better contracts and continue to educate our membership.
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I see two large issues facing our Union. INTERNALLY,
I see divisions forming among the SEI U 503 OPEU
leadership. As leaders, I believe our responsibilities are to set
aside personal differences and to represent the concerns of
our fellow laborers. Strife within our Union will make it difficult
to progress Health Care, Safety, Quality Services and Fair Wages
against external organizations.
21 1 have been a General Council Delegate twice and a
* bargaining delegate for Specials Coalition three times,
including one as a co-chair, which also gave me a seat at
Central Table bargaining for State employees.
j To contribute however I can ensuring the board
establishes a course of calm deliberation and sensible
decision making that is in the members' best interest and that
if maintain an operating environment of respect with a sense
of community.
Simply stated, good representation through good listening
and follow-up advocating. But also, good explanation to
members that can attest to sound reasoning as to how and why
decisions are made; to push the board in this direction as a
matter of its practice.
g We need to re-affirm faith in our elected leadership
through sound ethics, commitment to service, fiscal
responsibility and responsive communication. The latter means
getting past clichés and tired generalizations to candid and
astute dialogue with an eagerness to listen to all sincere voices.
Now than ever, as leaders we need to be trustworthy,
approachable and responsive. While Union may begin with
"You," integrity begins with a capital "I".
g This is a timely opportunity to bring our leadership and
membership together in the solidarity and community
we deserve and need as SEIU continues to establish itself as
the most respected and influential union in Oregon.