What changes do you think we should push for in the registry?___________________________________
Finally, please rank the following items in order of importance to you, with 1 being the most important issue, 2 being the
second most important issue, etc. Use each number only once.
________General Wage Increase
________Increasing mileage reimbursement
________Higher Wage for Ventilator Care
________Creating a Retirement Plan
_______ More Paid Time Off
________Improvements to the Registry
________Maintaining Health Benefit
________Establishing Career Ladders
________Lowering the Pay-In for Consumers
________More Hours for Our Clients
Are there other issues you would like to see addressed in our contract?_______________________________________________________
Getting Involved
In every effort to make change happen, our success is measured by the strength of our voice and unity. Our previous
contract campaigns took commitment, stamina and the involvement of homecare workers throughout our state. With your
input, support and enthusiasm we can continue to make a positive change, creating better jobs for ourselves and better
care for our clients. Volunteer! Learn more about your union! Get acquainted with your co-workers! Gain experience and
training that will change your life!
Count Me In!
Winning a good contract takes hard work. We've made great progress, but we need to continue to move forward. Which of
the following are you willing to do? (Check all that apply)
_______ Come to local area meeting
to elect bargaining team and
delegates
_______ Run for election to be on the
bargaining team or a delegate
_______ Call co-workers in your
neighborhood to share
information
________ Educate your legislators about
your job
________Work to elect candidates who
support homecare
________Help share homecare stories
in your local paper/media
source
________ Help set up meetings to talk
to other homecare workers
regarding bargaining
________Yes, I'd like to help out, but I
would like more information
first
Is there anything else you would like to tell us?_______________________ ___________________________________________________________
CAPE
"One o f the best ways we can advocate fo r ourselves and those we serve is to make sure legislators
understand and support funding fo r our clients and homecare workers. We encourage you to make a voluntary
contribution to CAPE. Just check the box, sign and turn in with your bargaining survey." Anita Pecoff
Become a CAPE Member!
Voluntary SEIU Local 503
Political Action Check-Off
Citizen Action for Political Education
□ $ 4.16/month
□$8.33/m onth
SIGNATURE and DATE [required]
PRINT NAME and CITY [required]
This contribution qualifies for the Oregon Political Tax Credit.
Single filers are eligible for a credit o f up to $50 per year;
jo in t filers u p to $ l 00 per year.
I hereby authorize my Employer to deduct the designated amount from my monthly earnings
as a contribution to SEIU Local 503, OPEU CAPE. My contribution will be used to support
member-endorsed candidates and for expenditures in connection with elections for Local,
Legislative, Statewide and Federal offices. These elected officials make critical decisions on
salaries, healthcare, retirement and other benefits and laws affecting SEIU Local 503, OPEU
members. A portion of this contribution (as much as 48% for the average contributor) may be
used by SEIU for federal elections. This contribution qualifies for the Oregon Political Tax Credit.
Single filers are eligible for a credit of up to $50 per year; joint filers up to $100 per year. This
contribution is not deductive for federal Income tax purposes.
The contribution amounts indicated above are only suggestions and 1 may choose not to
contribute or to vary my contribution amount without reprisal from my Union or my Employer.
As per federal law, only union members and union executive/administrative staff who are U.S.
citizens or lawful permanent residents are eligible to contribute to SEIU COPE (the Federal
Committee on Political Education). This authorization is made voluntarily and Is not a condition
of my employment or membership in the union. This authorization shall remain in effect until
revoked in writing my me. (This contribution is in addition to union dues.)
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