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Benton County Workers Ratify Contract Following Five-Day Strike

In a nearly unanimous vote today, Benton County workers represented by AFSCME Local 2064 ratified a strong three-year contract, following nearly a year of bargaining and five days on the strike lin

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 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 Loc

Benton County Workers Strike Over Unfair Wages

Benton County workers represented by AFSCME Local 2064, will go on strike today, Wednesday, November 13th at 6:30am. After months of bargaining for a fair contract, county workers are going on strike for wage increases and safety protections.

Benton County Management Backtracks, Stalls Negotiations Over Vacancies

November 8, 2024 — After an 11-hour mediation session yesterday, the Benton County workers represented by Oregon AFSCME Local 2064 left negotiations with no agreement from County management. 

Benton County Workers Overwhelmingly Vote to Strike, File ULP Complaint

AFSCME Local 2064 Urges County to Address Unfair Wage Practices and Safety Concerns 

Benton County Workers Announce Strike Vote

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Corvallis, OR - In light of Benton County’s refusal to come to the bargaining table with reasonable wage proposals, county workers represented by Oregon AFSCME Local 2064 have announced they will hold a strike vote beginning Monday, October 21st, running through Thursday, October 24th.

Congresswoman Salinas joined AFSCME members on World Mental Health Day to advocate for more resources for behavioral health workers

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SALEM, Ore. – On World Mental Health Day, Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06) joined AFSCME-affiliated behavioral health workers, apprenticeship program staff and Jose Coll, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs at Western Oregon University, for a roundtable discussing the state of mental health services in Oregon and beyond.

Benton County Workers Announce Impasse After Bargaining Stalls

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Corvallis, OR - Benton County workers represented by Oregon AFSCME Local 2064 have announced an impasse following Benton County’s failure to reach an agreement on safety in addition to refusing to explain why they reject proposals on the table since February. This decision comes after months of negotiations aimed at improving workplace safety and securing fair compensation for the dedicated county workers.

Oregon AFSCME Statement on OHSU/Legacy Acquisition Filing

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Portland, OR - In response to Legacy CEO George Brown’s dissatisfaction with the terms reached for union-represented Legacy workers, Oregon AFSCME released the following statement.

“The labor movement is an inclusive community, focused on bargaining strong contracts with fair wages and benefits and safe working conditions. This is the power of collective bargaining. We welcome all to participate and join together to build healthier communities and safer workplaces.”

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Do Good Multnomah Voluntarily Recognize Union With Oregon AFSCME

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PORTLAND, Ore. – In a powerful move towards strengthening the voice of employees and enhancing the services provided, Do Good Multnomah and Oregon AFSCME are proud to announce that Do Good Multnomah has voluntarily recognized a new union representing its employees. The decision affirms Do Good Multnomah's commitment to empowering its workforce and ensuring that the organization continues to thrive in a culture of mutual respect, transparency, and collaboration.