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Jan. 31, 2025

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Public Defenders Respond to DA Vasquez’s Harmful Remarks on Public Defense Crisis

PORTLAND, OR – Newly sworn-in Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez recently referred to Oregon’s public defense crisis as a “work stoppage” in an OPB interview.

Public Defenders Respond to DA Vasquez’s Harmful Remarks on Public Defense Crisis

Jan. 10, 2025

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University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization

Library staff at the University of Pennsylvania have unionized with AFSCME DC 47.

University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization

Nov. 22, 2024

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SACU Workers Launch Vote of No Confidence Against ODHS Director

Workers from the Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU), represented by Oregon AFSCME Local 1264, have announced a vote of no confidence against Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Director Fariborz Pakseresht.

SACU Workers Launch Vote of No Confidence Against ODHS Director

Nov. 15, 2024

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Benton County Workers Strike To Continue For Third Day

Benton County workers represented by AFSCME Local 2064, will continue their strike today, Friday, November 15th, for the third day.

Benton County Workers Strike To Continue For Third Day

Nov. 14, 2024

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Benton County Commission Cancels Special Labor Negotiations Meeting At Last Minute

In the middle of the Benton County workers’ strike, the Benton County Board of Commissioners canceled a special meeting focused on discussing the ongoing contract negotiations with AFSCME Local 2064.

Benton County Commission Cancels Special Labor Negotiations Meeting At Last Minute