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SEIU 503

To opt out of SEIU 503 dues:

  1. أدخل معلوماتك في النموذج أدناه وانقر على "إرسال".
  2. في الصفحة التالية، انقر على الرابط لفتح النموذج المخصص لك. ستتلقى أيضًا رسالة بريد إلكتروني تحتوي على رابط إلى النموذج الخاص بك.
  3. اطبع النموذج. إذا حددت المربع المناسب أدناه، فسوف نرسل لك نسخة من النموذج بالبريد.
  4. قم بالتوقيع على النموذج وتاريخه.
  5. Mail the completed form to SEIU 503 at the address at the top of the form. We highly recommend sending it via certified mail.
  • e.g. Linn County, Marion County, City of Springfield, etc.
  • يتم إخفاء هذا الحقل عند عرض النموذج

Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 503 is the designated union for public services and care providers, representing 72,000 people across Oregon.

For years, local government employees were required to pay union dues to SEIU 503 as a condition of employment and the city or county automatically deducted union dues from workers’ paychecks.

However, because of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Janus v. AFSCME (2018), local government employees can now demand that SEIU 503 cease withholding union dues/fees from their paychecks.

وقضت المحكمة بأن اشتراط دفع الاشتراكات الإلزامية ينتهك حقوق العمال في حرية التعبير وتكوين الجمعيات المنصوص عليها في التعديل الأول للدستور، وأن الموظفين العموميين لهم الحق في اختيار ما إذا كانوا سيدفعون اشتراكات النقابة أم لا.

You can opt out of SEIU 503 dues by filling out the form, printing it and mailing it to SEIU 503.

الأسئلة المتكررة

How do I get SEIU 503 to stop deducting dues from my paychecks?

Completing the form above will generate a letter you can send to SEIU 503 to resign your formal union membership and cease paying dues.

Send a signed copy of your letter to:

Melissa Unger, Executive Director
SEIU 503
P.O. Box 12159
Salem, OR 97309

We highly recommend sending the letter via certified mail so you have proof of delivery. Keep a copy of the letter and your certified mail receipt for your reference.

How much are SEIU 503 dues?

According to federal filings, union dues for SEIU 503 are 1.7% of members’ gross wages, plus a flat fee of $2.75 per month. In 2022, the average member paid $634 in dues.

If I stop paying dues to the union, will I still receive the same wages and benefits specified in SEIU 503's contract with my employer?

Yes. SEIU 503 has arranged to be the “exclusive representative” of its bargaining units, meaning it is impossible for workers to get out of the terms of the contract, even if they cease paying dues.

Does opting out affect my pension?

No. Under state law, a union contract is binding on all employees in a bargaining unit, regardless of whether they are technically union “members.” Your compensation, benefits and conditions of employment are all set by the contract and will remain unchanged regardless of whether you are technically a union member and regardless of whether you choose to pay union dues.

Will I lose my health insurance?

No. Your health insurance and other employer-provided benefits will remain the same regardless of your union membership status.

Will the union stop helping me with workplace issues?

The union has been recognized by the state as the “exclusive representative” of all members of the bargaining unit, whether formal union members or not. In return for the monopoly on this particular service, unions have a corresponding legal duty to provide fair representation.

How will my relationship with the union change if I resign my membership in SEIU 503 and stop paying dues?

While the terms of the contract will still govern your employment, union officials commonly prohibit nonmembers from participating in internal union affairs, such as attending union meetings, voting for union officers or participating in contract ratification votes. You’ll also be ineligible for certain “members only” benefits, such as discounts on additional insurance or deals the union has arranged with businesses, if any. You may no longer receive the union newsletter or similar publications.

How does SEIU 503 spend my dues money?

SEIU 503

SEIU 503 collected $32.3 million in dues and fees from its members in fiscal year 2024, according to LM-2 reports the union is required to file with the U.S. Dept. of Labor.

In fiscal year 2024 alone:

  • $5.8 million went to the SEIU headquarters in Washington, D.C. to support its massive political, economic, and social agenda. SEIU regularly supports a host of controversial organizations.
  • $1.6 million was spent by SEIU 503 on political activity and lobbying.
  • $155,358 was paid or contributed to largely ideological organizations.
  • $434,087 was spent on airfare, hotels, and travel.
  • $1.8 million was spent on conferences, catering, and events.

SEIU 503 paid 236 officers and employees in 2024, with 77 receiving six-figure salaries. Executive director Melissa Unger received the highest compensation at $178,014.

SEIU 503 spent $16.7 million on disbursements to officers and employees, and ended the fiscal year with a cash stockpile of $2.1 million.

SEIU 503’s most recent LM-2 reports are available here: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016.

A portion of the dues paid by SEIU 503 members goes to support the SEIU Oregon State Council.

SEIU Oregon State Council

The State Council collected $196,872 from its local affiliates in fiscal year 2025, according to LM-2 reports the union is required to file with the U.S. Dept. of Labor.

In fiscal year 2025:

  • $196,609 was spent by the State Council on political activity and lobbying.
  • $391,610 was spent on compensation for officers and employees.
  • $98,698 was spent beyond the total amount of income, resulting in a deficit for the union’s budget.

SEIU Oregon State Council paid 3 employees in 2025, with all 3 receiving six-figure salaries. Staff member Felisa Hagins received the highest compensation at $140,931.

SEIU Oregon State Council’s most recent LM-2 reports are available here: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017.

Lastly, a portion of the dues paid by SEIU 503 members goes to support the SEIU headquarters.

النقابة الدولية لموظفي الخدمات

وفقًا للوثائق الفيدرالية التي يتعين على النقابة تقديمها إلى وزارة العمل، جمع مقر SEIU أكثر من 259 مليون دولار من الفروع المحلية من خلال اشتراكات الأعضاء في عام 2024.

في عام 2024 وحده:

  • أنفق مقر SEIU 46 مليون دولار على المرشحين السياسيين المثيرين للانقسام والقضايا والضغط السياسي.
  • تم دفع أو التبرع بمبلغ 4.8 مليون دولار لمنظمات ذات طابع أيديولوجي إلى حد كبير.
  • تم إنفاق 2.2 مليون دولار على نفقات المكاتب والمواد الترويجية والإعلانات النقابية.
  • تم إنفاق 29.4 مليون دولار على المؤتمرات والضيافة على مدار العام.
  • تم إنفاق 10.4 مليون دولار على تذاكر الطيران والفنادق والسفر لموظفي النقابة.

دفعت SEIU رواتب لـ 497 موظفًا في عام 2024، حيث حصل 344 منهم على رواتب تزيد عن 100 ألف دولار. وحصلت الرئيسة الدولية لـ SEIU، أبريل فيريت، على راتب قدره 301,513 دولارًا.

اعتبارًا من عام 2024، جمعت SEIU احتياطيًا نقديًا قدره 23,774,576 دولارًا.

تقارير LM-2 الأحدث الصادرة عن SEIU متاحة هنا: 2024، 2023، 2022، 2021، 2020، 2019.