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The Yamhill County Employee Association (YCEA)/AFSCME Local 1422 is proud to announce that its members have overwhelmingly voted to ratify the agreement reached with the county last week, aft

Five day strike results in 13% wage increases over the life of the contract

Yamhill County workers represented by the Yamhill County Employees Association/AFSCME L

After nearly two years, the members of Oregon AFSCME Local 1246, Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU), have finally settled their grievance over unpaid mandatory call-backs - ensuring fair co

The OHSU Hillsboro Medical Center (HMC) community is uniting to support over 50 housekeeping and cafe employees, predominantly women of color, who are facing termination after HMC recently announced its plan to outsource their work to a third-party company, leaving these dedicated workers in a vulnerable position. The rally aims to demand the dignity these workers deserve after years and in some cases, decades of service, including fair compensation and the protection of hard-earned benefits.

June 7, 2023, Portland, OR - Oregon AFSCME-represented workers at Outside In, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral healthcare services in the Portland area, announced the successful settlement of a transformative contract. This landmark agreement marks a significant milestone in improving the recruitment and retention of committed professionals in the field. 

Workers At New Avenues For Youth Win Union Representation With AFSCME

PORTLAND, OR - Over 130 people working at New Avenues For Youth (NAFY), a nonprofit focused on preventing and intervening in cases of youth homelessness, overwhelmingly won union recognition after a strong majority voted for Oregon AFSCME in an election with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).