You may have heard that UFCW Local 555 has launched an effort to recall State Representative Paul Holvey, who has represented District 8 in the Oregon Legislature for the last 19 years. Based on Rep. Holvey's leadership within the Oregon labor movement and his legislative record — which has consistently supported Oregon workers and public education — the OSEA Board of Directors voted to endorse Rep. Holvey and oppose the recall.
Rep. Holvey is a member of the Carpenters Local 156 and has been a leader in Oregon's union movement for over 20 years. As a legislator, he has been an ally in OSEA's legislative advocacy, voting with OSEA 100 percent of the time during the last legislative session. He has also fought hard to increase education funding.
Recall elections are often marked by low turnout, which means every vote counts! How you vote is always a personal decision and OSEA respects every member's voting choices.