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Zoom Backgrounds

Use a union Zoom background during bargaining sessions and union meetings to show we’re in this together.

2026 Higher Education Bargaining Backgrounds

These backgrounds are designed for upcoming 2026 bargaining sessions. Each design includes a desktop (landscape) version and a mobile (vertical) version.

Upcoming bargaining observation

Join the Zoom observation on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:15 PM. It was originally set for 10:00 AM, but around 9:00 AM management changed the time. Anyone joining after 1:20 PM will be removed.

View event details and join link →

Download the full pack

Includes 3 designs in desktop + mobile sizes (PNG).

Tip: If you’re not sure which to choose, download the ZIP and pick your favorite.

Download All (ZIP)

Choose a background

A stylized purple and yellow illustration of a university campus building with students walking in the foreground. Features the SEIU Local 503 logo and mascot icons in the top corners.

Campus

Clean illustration style with SEIU Local 503 branding.

Desktop (4000×2250) Mobile (1080×1920)
A purple background with silhouettes of raised fists. In the center is an illustrated cluster of Oregon university mascots including a duck, beaver, viking, and owl. Text reads "Higher Education Bargaining 2026: Together in Solidarity."

Together in Solidarity

Raised fists + campus mascots for a bold bargaining vibe.

Desktop (4000×2250) Mobile (1080×1920)
A high-contrast yellow and purple photo of a group of SEIU members holding signs that say "SEIU Proud" and "Justice Demands Fair Wages" at a rally, with the 2026 Bargaining logo on the left.

Rally

A real photo background with strong contrast and signage.

Desktop (4000×2250) Mobile (1080×1920)

Low-bandwidth pack (JPG)

Smaller file sizes for slower connections. Includes desktop (1920×1080) and mobile (1080×1920).

Download Low-Bandwidth ZIP

Microsoft Teams pack (JPG)

Optimized for Teams backgrounds (1920×1080). Works in Zoom too if you prefer smaller files.

Download Teams ZIP

How to add a background

We recommend adding the background before your bargaining session so you’re not scrambling at the start of the call.

Zoom desktop app (Windows/Mac)
  1. Download a background above (desktop/landscape is recommended).
  2. Open Zoom and go to Settings → Backgrounds & Effects.
  3. Select + (Add) → Add Image, then choose the file you downloaded.
  4. Select the new background tile to apply it.
Zoom mobile app (iPhone/Android)
  1. Download a background above (mobile/vertical works best).
  2. In Zoom, open Settings → Meetings → Background & Effects (wording may vary).
  3. Tap + to add an image from your phone, then select the file you downloaded.
  4. Select the new background to apply it.
Microsoft Teams (desktop)
  1. Download a Teams background above (1920×1080).
  2. Open a Teams meeting and select More (•••) → Background effects.
  3. Choose Add new and select the image you downloaded.
  4. Select the new background to apply it.

Quick tip: If your background looks “glitchy,” try better lighting and a simpler shirt pattern, or turn off “Mirror my video.” Zoom backgrounds work best with a clear contrast between you and your surroundings.

Test your background

  • Open your camera preview and check that your face isn’t blending into the background.
  • Use front lighting if possible—windows in front of you work best.
  • Keep your camera at eye level so the background doesn’t cut across your head.
  • If your laptop struggles, try the low-bandwidth pack.

Want the why, too?

Read the short explainer on how a shared Zoom background helps us show unity, protect member privacy, and keep the focus on bargaining.

Read the News Post

Images provided by the SEIU 503 Comms Team.