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OHSU Biomedical Researchers Urge Legislature To Demand Congress Fund Life-Saving Research

SALEM, OR - Biomedical researchers from OHSU testified in front of the House Committee on Rules on April 9th, advocating for

New Avenues For Youth Workers Settle First Contract

PORTLAND, OR - After over 16 months bargaining their first contract, New Avenues for Youth (NAFY) workers have reached a tentative agreement with management on a three year contract, averting a one

“The fear is constant and overwhelming.” Workplace risk is high and safety is low according to a new report

SALEM, OR – Understaffing, extreme overtime and lack of safety protocols are creating untenable situations in the workplace, based on member survey results released today by Oregon AFSCME in their

Board approves labor harmony agreement for behavioral health and early learning workforce

REPRINTED FROM Multnomah County

October 22, 2021

Oregon AFSCME - In Memoriam

In order to celebrate and honor the lives of Oregon AFSCME members who have passed away, please use this form to submit the names of Oregon AFSCME members who have passed away.

Our members are part of our union family and we know their loss has ripple effects that sometimes are not seen but are always felt. Member names will be included in board moments of silence and at our biennial convention.

AFSCME President Saunders discusses organized labor’s role in workplace mental health

Our nation’s behavioral and mental health workers have helped families and communities deal with every imaginable crisis, including the opioid crisis, gun violence, homelessness and the coronavirus pandemic. But for far too long, their work has not been fully appreciated.

Central Table TA Reached!

A Tentative Agreement has been reached! Please note, this table only reflects major points of proposals. Not every aspect of every proposal is reflected on the site below, but it will be updated: https://www.oregonafscme.org/2021-central-table-bargaining-issues

Yamhill News Register: County employees request extension of telework policy

Reprinted from the Yamhill News-Register
https://newsregister.com/article?page=/article&articleTitle=county-employees-request-extension-of-telework-policy--1621009855--40225--1home-news

By Nicole Montesano

2021 Biennial Oregon AFSCME Convention Information

Prior to and during Oregon AFSCME's 2021 Biennial Convention stay tuned to https://www.oregonafscme.org/2021-council-convention for all the latest information.

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Lifeworks NW Hawthorn Walk-In Center Crisis Services Workers File for Union Representation

A group of Mental Health Therapists, Substance Use Counselors, Peer Support Specialists, Service Coordinators, and Front Desk staff at Lifeworks NW Hawthorn Walk-In Center, a Washington County-funded Crisis Services facility, submitted union authorization cards representing a strong majority of the eligible staff, with the National Labor Relations Board on Tuesday, March 23rd.