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PORTLAND, OR - Workers at JOIN, a social service organization that supports people experiencing homelessness in their transition to permanent housing, and JOIN leadership announced in a unified sta

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Oregon AFSCME members have been calling for a way to donate to their union siblings in need, and now we have a method to do so. 100% of the funds donated to Oregon AFSCME's Wildfire Relief Fund* will go directly to Oregon AFSCME members and their families affected by the wildfires.

Donate to the Oregon AFSCME Wildfire Relief Fund