Adult Foster Home Local 858 Election
Candidatels] for President
Candidatels] for Vice President
Kenneth (Scott) Hollingsworth
Kathleen Howard
Grants Pass, OR
Gold Hill, OR
I have been a provider since 1992 and have been at the
bargaining table from the beginning. I have learned what is entailed
in all of the divisions of adult foster care and understand the issues
that each division has.
When I consider all of the proposals, I keep this in mind, as to try
to make the proposals work best for all of the divisions even drafting
a number of proposal myself. I have affected changes directly in DHS
policy on my local level and have assisted in the same with the union
at the bargaining table. I am a strong leader, business owner, and
have exceeded in every job and task that I have ever taken on. I will
apply all of this ability as the President of Local 858 and fight for our
rights as well as the rights of others. I will represent all of the divisions
of foster care with equality and fairness.
I would greatly appreciate as well as thank you for your vote for
the Presidency of Local 858.
For the last four years, I have been a key member of the contract
bargaining team for adult foster care providers in Oregon, and have
been working hard to ensure our rights do not go ignored. It is for this
reason that I have decided to run for Vice-President of SEIU Local 858.
From first hand experience, I have come to know what issues and
needs are facing today's adult foster care providers, and am committed
to the betterment of the lives of residents providers alike.
In the process of coordinating CEU classes in Jackson County, I
have expanded my knowledge of the AMH and DD areas enough to
understand their own specific concerns. It has been my privilege to not
only fight for the rights of senior care providers, but also the men and
women who care for the developmentally disabled and mental health
communities in Oregon.
My goal is to ensure that the freedoms of adult foster care providers
are protected, and that all Protective Service investigations are
transparent, unbiased, and fair. We work hard every day and take our
jobs very seriously, and in doing so we deserve the right to defend our
residents, our businesses, and our homes.
Patricia (Patty) R. Jones
Dallas, OR
After much deliberation I have decided to seek the Presidency
of Local 858. As a second-generation union member, I believe
that I bring qualities and experience that will serve us well. I have
been a successful provider for 10 years, and have been active in
the formation of our local since the beginning. As co-chair of the
bargaining unit, I fight for health insurance, wage increases, direct •
deposit, provider's rights, and service pay transparency, and will
continue to fight for the issues of our members. I have served on
both the training and dues committees, fighting for better, more
cost efficient training, and an equitable dues structure. If you choose
to elect me, I promise to represent the interests of the membership
with passion, serve with integrity, and protect the right of each
member to express their self at the local meeting. I will perform the
duties of the office with care, deliberation, and forethought. Please
vote for me and allow me to continue to serve you as President of
Local 858.
Candidatels) for Recording Secretary
Lisa M. Schrader
Roseburg, OR
I have worked hard for 18 years to build up the Adult Care
Providers organization, serving as Secretary for the statewide
organization and as President of the Roseburg organization. I have
consistently brought CEU opportunities to providers. I want to be
Secretary of our new union because we have greater power as a
union and I want to see us succeed.
Candidatels) for Financial Treasurer
Leah Silaev
Clackamas, OR
I am running for the office of Financial Treasurer. My experiences
include running my own home for the last 4 years and a Fiscal Manager
for a 42 Bed RTF in Portland for 9 years. My responsibilities included
being payee for 39 of the Residents, A/R's, A/P's, reconciling all accounts
including checking and savings accounts for the Residents and the
RTF. Monthly & Quarterly Reports to Multnomah County for service
payments. Assisting County and State agencies in the auditing of the
RTF and responsible for the outcomes and policies. Annual end of year
Accountants auditing of the RTF and Residents accounts for approxi
mately $700,000.00 per year. I pride my self on my accuracy and hold
myself to exceedingly high standards. As to why I am asking you to
vote for me is I believe in our Union and have been a part of fighting
with them including for our first contract. I am vested in continuing to
improve our working conditions and to ensure we only move forward
not backwards. If I am privileged enough to receive your vote I will do
everything I can to earn it. Thank you. Leah Silaev, AMH AFH Clackamas
Delegate.
Candidatels) for Chief Steward
Steven L. Hebert
Coos Bay, OR
I was Co-Chairman 2008 Adult Foster Home Bargaining Delegate,
Chairman of the AFH Coastal Local for 2008-2009.