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OHSU Postdocs Win Contract!

OHSU and Postdoc Workers United: Tentative Agreement Reached

Teamsters Sanction OHSU Postdocs Strike

Will Not Cross Picketlines To Deliver To OHSU

Do Good Multnomah Workers ask for Voluntary Recognition With Oregon AFSCME

A strong majority of the over 270 shelter, housing, case management, and behavioral health workers at Do Good Multnomah asked their employer for voluntary recognition of

Yamhill County Workers Win Strong Contract

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 Local 1422, ended their five day strike after a 12 hour day of mediation, reaching a three-year tentative agreement with Yamhill County. Next, members of Local 1422 will vote to ratify the contract.

SACU Settles Two-Year Grievance for COVID-19 Callback Pay

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 compensation for affected employees.

El Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Hispanic Heritage Month!

October 15th wraps up a nationwide celebration of our Latin/Hispanic history and vibrant culture. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated through October 15th. We would like to take this opportunity to celebrate our Latinx members and their amazing contributions to the communities we’ve built in the U.S. The Latinx Caucus would like to do a special shout-out to Michael Martinez and Victoria Mendoza Gonzalez, who have gone above and beyond to grow the strength of their union.

Multnomah County Dentists Authorize Strike Amid Concerns That Increased Workloads Will Impact Patient Care Quality

Multnomah County – Multnomah County Dentists, who care for Multnomah County’s most vulnerable residents, have reached a boiling point in their contract negotiations with the County, leading to Dentists overwhelmingly voting to authorize a strike.. They have expressed deep concerns with the County’s current contract offer, which includes a decision to increase the number of patients they see in a week without consideration to how this will impact the quality of care they are able to provide to their patients.

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¡Feliz mes de la Herencia Hispana! Happy Hispanic Heritage month!

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Oregon AFSCME Central Table Locals Ratify Historic Contract

We are excited to announce that all Oregon AFSCME Central Table locals have successfully ratified their contracts. The Central Table contracts mark a historic pay raise for State workers with COLA increases of over 13% during the next two years. This win is a testament to the strength of our collective bargaining efforts!

OHSU Graduate Researchers Ratify Contract with 98% "Yes" Vote

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Portland, Oregon–In a display of unity and collective strength, members of AFSCME Local 402 representing OHSU Graduate Researchers their new contract with a resounding 98% "Yes" vote.