We are 16,000 workers in OR & SWWA. We stand for fair pay, affordable healthcare, dignity & a voice at work. Likes ≠ Endorsements
Oregon & SW Washington
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SEIU Local 49 retweeted
Facts. Most working people want the same thing! That includes jobs that pay a living wage, access to affordable housing, and a brighter future for our children. That’s why we’re using this moment to unite in our union for better!
Bill Burr: “How big does your yacht have to be? I have no problem with people having zillions of dollars, but pay the workers, give them benefits. Most people don’t have ridiculous demands. It’s like I would like to have a family, be able to clothe, shelter, and feed them and not have to worry every month that I’m gonna be homeless. The more of a reptile you are, the more ruthless you are, it’s respected in business. They hide behind well that’s how business is done. No, it isn’t. That’s how you’re doing business”
SEIU Local 49 retweeted
One year ago, President Trump called the National Guard to Portland. When he did, I told him directly: Portland is not a war zone. I love this city, and I see how many people are showing up for it. We have more work ahead, and I’ll keep working to build on that progress.
SEIU Local 49 retweeted
ICYMI, this past weekend marked National Security Officer Appreciation Week. Taking a #StandForSecurity isn’t about free pizza or cheap giveaways. Security officers need more than gestures—they need a fair union contract, living wages, and tools and training to keep our communities safe. Real appreciation starts with real action.
SEIU Local 49 retweeted
65% → 53%.
That’s how much working people's share of the economic pie has shrunk since 1947.
Workers didn’t stop producing. But less and less of those profits are making their way back to working people.
This is why we organize. ✊🏿
SEIU Local 49 retweeted
Our thoughts are with the Longview community, including the working people, families, and first responders following the tragic explosion at the local paper mill. Solidarity to our union family at @SEIU49 at PeaceHealth St. John, who are caring for those affected in their community as well 💜 seiu.co/4ff10Ob
SEIU Local 49 retweeted
“In some of the higher-cost locations of the country, more than 70% of households aren’t earning enough to cover a basic standard of living.”
One👏🏿 job👏🏿 should👏🏿 be👏🏿 enough👏🏿.
To live where you work, feed your family, get healthcare, and breathe a little.
That is not radical.
SEIU Local 49 retweeted
April 28 is the last day to register to vote in order to cast a ballot in the May 19 Primary Election!
Have you moved or changed your name in the last few years? Check your voter registration today:
sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/…
SEIU Local 49 retweeted
Workers are literally dying from extreme heat. No one should die just for going to work.
We will continue to fight for enforceable heat standards until we have the protections we need.
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SEIU Local 49 retweeted
When electeds create conflicts, it’s ALWAYS the working class that suffers.
SEIU Local 49 retweeted
Nearly half of non-union workers say they'd join a union if they could.
But only 1 in 10 actually belongs to one.
That gap proves what working people already know: this system was built to keep workers from claiming their power.
Working people need real pathways to organize now.
SEIU Local 49 retweeted
Black women are building what corporate America refuses to.
When the workplace blocks your growth, underpays your labor, and shuts you out, you build your own.
That’s brilliance. That’s resilience. That’s power.💜
businessreport.com/article/b…
SEIU Local 49 retweeted
SEIU Local 49 seeks an Internal Organizer, Healthcare to be based in South Willamette Valley, OR (Corvallis, Springfield, Eugene, Albany Areas). Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?id… #1u #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll @seiu49 @SEIU
SEIU Local 49 retweeted
We reject endless instability. Grocery prices have skyrocketed. Healthcare premiums are out of control. We’re done waiting while our communities fall apart.
We demand affordable living costs for working families, because people should always matter more than profit.
SEIU Local 49 retweeted
Organizing works.
@SEIU49 added 1,500 workers last year alone, winning real protections for healthcare, janitorial & security workers.
And as divide-and-conquer tactics ramp up, SEIU leadership is standing with workers both on the job & in the streets.
That’s the power of a union. Learn more: seiu.co/3ZFbY6u
SEIU Local 49 retweeted
Starbucks baristas are fighting for a fair contract and we’re standing with them.
If Starbucks won’t respect workers at the bargaining table, they don’t deserve our clicks or orders.
Our call to action is simple:
📱Delete the Starbucks app
seiu.co/deleteApp
SEIU Local 49 retweeted
There have been 1.1 million layoffs in 2025.
Did y’all know that the U.S. is one of the only developed nations that allows bosses to lay you off with no reason at all?
The system isn’t broken, it’s operating exactly how it was designed.
SEIU Local 49 retweeted
Huge news last week in NYC: investigators found Starbucks violated Fair Workweek protections over 500k times. Now more than 15k baristas will see $35M in restitution. When workers speak up, organize, & hold the line, this is what accountability looks like.
gothamist.com/news/starbucks…
