 Since Jaimie has become an executive board member I’ve seen positive changes on the board. I can’t recall a time the local has been as politically active, that position never did much. In your role as PAC chair you’ve gotten the local active in lobbying to make OHSU better. I think the Next Wave program is a wonderful addition to the union and Jaimie's involvement in making that happen. I like the new things Jaimie has started and the way that she go about doing things. I think Jaimie will make a wonderful president and I think she’d make a change for the better for our local. Theresia Lloyd-Siemer -HUC , running for re-election to Community Liason position.  Marci Jo Carlton -Current board member seeking the office of Secretary Hello, my name is Marci Jo Carlton, OHSU employee since 1999, currently at the SOM Department of Surgery. I've worked in liver transplant and perioperative services in the past. I would be honored to serve as your Executive Board Secretary. Prior to my years at OHSU, I have served on Boards and as Committee Chair and member or various groups from AAMA to Church activities. I am very involved in my community and enjoy helping others. I have a wide variety of experiences. In my 10 years at OHSU, I have worked in positions that have required me to take notes/minutes, speak up for those I represent, and organize conferences, workshops, trainings, etc. I started out my AFSCME involvement in 2004 as a steward. I soon began working as a lead admin steward processing calls and questions. I became involved in the Executive Board in 2007 as a representative for the administrative class. While there I served on the Hospital Leadership Council and the Executive Bargaining Committee Council. I have also stepped into many other roles helping out where I can throughout the years. Please vote for me for the Executive Council Secretary position. As a council member I can help you to have a voice as I am here to represent you, the member. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I encourage you to spread the word to all those you work and talk with to vote. Thank you, Marci Jo, Administrative Coordinator |
 Our local has grown to the point where we are representing approximately four and half thousand employees at OHSU. We are a force to be reckoned with and I truly appreciate the sacrifice and dedication that others have made on behalf of our union. However, like any good thing… there’s always room to make it better- and it’s for that reason that I’m supporting Jaimie Sorenson for President of AFSCME local 328. I first met Jaimie at a shop stewards meeting a while ago. As a shop steward, I know Jaimie has extensive experience helping our members with day to day workplace issues, as well as the more difficult matters that require in-depth knowledge of our contract. I’ve seen Jaimie in action, working with our elected officials regarding AFSCME’s concerns at locations ranging from simple town halls to legislative functions, from the halls of the legislature in Salem, all the way to central congressional offices in Washington DC. As a prime example of AFSCME’s political power: In 2005 the governor’s budget proposed a 32.8 million cut to OHSU for that biennium cycle. However, by the time the dust settled and the final budget was passed, over twenty million dollars had been restored to OHSU’s budget. This was in no small part thanks to the efforts of everyday AFSCME members lobbying and testifying in Salem on behalf of OHSU. Jaimie not only gave up her personal time to help at the capitol during this time, but she also played a key role in keeping our membership informed as well as organizing activists to get involved. Because of AFSCME’s work in the restoration of funds to OHSU’s budget, we not only were able to save our members job’s, ensure that OHSU could continue to serving the indigent population of Oregon, and save students from drastic tuition hikes- we were also able to further cement our partnership with OHSU as a valuable ally. (Which they might want to remember as we negotiate our contract!) In 2006 Jaimie was responsible for organizing a contract celebration barbeque at Marquam Hill which resulted in hundreds of members attending, various elected officials and their staff dropping in (both at the city, county, and federal levels), and many people signing AFSCME membership and PEOPLE cards. As a member of the Richmond clinic’s labor management committee (LMC) Jaimie helped develop an innovative program called bridge builders. Bridge builders is a peer mediation concept that’s designed to stop inter-personal conflict before it negatively impacts a members work environment or leads to discipline. Bridge builders has had many success stories and is a valuable resource for AFSCME members. Jaimie is also one of the three founding members of the AFSCME next wave project, a group designed around engaging young members and creating future leaders and activists. Next Wave started off as an idea in Oregon that snowballed into an internationally recognized program. A next wave conference was recently held in Chicago which had 600 members attended. This was the largest gathering of young members in the history of AFSCME and helped cement our future as a vibrant progressive labor organization. Jaimie should be recognized for what a massive achievement this is.
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