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AFSCME Local 88 To Multnomah County Commissioners: Stop the layoffs!

AFSCME Local 88 To Multnomah County Commissioners: Stop the layoffs!

Jun. 12, 2025

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AFSCME Local 88 To Multnomah County Commissioners: Stop the layoffs!

Portland, OR – Speaking in front of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, Oregon AFSCME Local 88 Vice President Hilary Zust spoke out against proposed layoffs, highlighting the county’s stronger than expected financials.

AFSCME Local 88 To Multnomah County Commissioners: Stop the layoffs!

Legacy Emanuel, Mount Hood and Randall Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Unionize

Legacy Emanuel, Mount Hood and Randall Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Unionize

May. 30, 2025

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Legacy Emanuel, Mount Hood and Randall Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Unionize

Portland, OR – Professional workers at Legacy Emanuel, Mount Hood, and Randall Children’s Hospital have voted to form unions with Oregon AFSCME. The elections resulted in overwhelming victories: Emanuel workers voted 93 to 14 in favor, Randall workers voted 57 to 2 and Mt.

Legacy Emanuel, Mount Hood and Randall Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Unionize

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

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

Apr. 09, 2025

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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 House Joint Memorial 6 (HJM 6), which urges Congress to pri

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

New Avenues For Youth Workers Settle First Contract

New Avenues For Youth Workers Settle First Contract

Mar. 27, 2025

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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 day unfair labor practice strike scheduled for April 1st.

New Avenues For Youth Workers Settle First Contract

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

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

Feb. 18, 2025

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“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 report, Unsafe on the Job.

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