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Oregon Legislature Passes Historic Investment in Public Safety Workforce

Salem, Oregon - Oregon's 82nd Legislative Assembly passed HB 4045, the Public Safety Workforce Stabilization Act, an historic investment in Oregon's public safety workers..

OregonSaves Welcomes Childcare Providers to State Retirement Program with $5 Million Boost from American Rescue Plan Funds

The Oregon Retirement Savings Board and State Treasurer Tobias Read today announced that $5 million of dedicated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars are being disbursed by Oregon's Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) to fund the OregonSaves retirement accounts of more than 900 Oregon childcare service providers.

Celebrating Black History Month

The Oregon Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) cordially invites you to join us for a month-long recognition of Black excellence in conjunction with the Pacific Northwest Labor History Associ

Eric Young - Black In Labor

Eric Young served as the National President of the American Federation of Government Employees, Council of Prison Locals, a position to which he was elected in 2013. As National President, Eric brings more than 25 years of public service to the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons and AFGE. The Council of Prison Locals represents more than 33,000 federal correctional workers at 122 Bureau of Prisons facilities in 36 states and Puerto Rico.

Elise Bryant - Black In Labor

Oregon AFSCME is kicking off Black History Month with our "Black In Labor" series, highlighting Black labor leaders from across the world. Some you may know, some you may not, but all will inspire! 

Elise Bryant is the executive director of the Labor Heritage Foundation. After retiring from her professorship at the National Labor College, Bryant launched a consulting practice, the E.L.I.S.E (Education, Leadership, Inspiration, Solidarity and Excellence) Consortium.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

If there was ever a need for us to reignite the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the time is now. Today we celebrate the birth, the life, and the sacrifice of one of the world’s most influential leaders in modern American history. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, a Baptist minister, civil rights activist, HBCU (historically black colleges and universities) graduate, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate was most notably to AFSCME, a voice for labor rights.

Oregon AFSCME Board Statement On The January 6th, 2021 Riots

We stand together in solidarity with AFSCME International, other councils and locals, other unions, community partners, lawmakers, and working people – from all political parties – who have condemned the violence and attack on our democracy we witnessed this week.

Join An AFSCME Caucus

Your engagement is key to being a powerful union. As part of Oregon AFSCME’s strategic plan, we are expanding opportunities for involvement with an increase in member caucuses. Our goal with these caucuses is to elevate member voices with an eye toward equity to better address the needs of all our members.

Oregon AFSCME's Strategic Plan

Apply for Wildfire Relief Fund financial assistance

Oregon AFSCME members who lost their homes to fire or faced other financial hardships are encouraged to apply for financial relief through the Oregon AFSCME Wildfire Relief Fund.

Over the next week or so, Oregon AFSCME staff will follow-up with applicants to confirm eligibility as well as contact info and the best way to deliver financial assistance. Those affected must be members in good standing to be considered.

Wildfire Resources

Oregon AFSCME members who lost their homes to fire or faced other financial hardships are encouraged to apply for financial relief through the Oregon AFSCME Wildfire Relief Fund.

Over the next week or so, Oregon AFSCME staff will follow-up with applicants to confirm eligibility as well as contact info and the best way to deliver financial assistance. Those affected must be members in good standing to be considered.