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.
Council 75 Black Caucus - NEXT MEETING IS 1/20 from 12pm-1pm
A group composed of people that identify as African-Americans/Black to promote the interests of Black people, empower workers to organize for justice and take leadership in advancing the equity goals of our union. Click here to fill out the Black Caucus interest form.
Council 75 People of Color Caucus - NEXT MEETING IS 1/21 from 6pm-7pm
Created to promote camaraderie and collaboration between members of our union who do not identify as caucasian and to empower workers to organize for justice and take leadership in advancing the equity goals of our union. Click here to fill out the POC Caucus interest form.
Council 75 LGBTQ+ Caucus - NEXT MEETING IS 1/19 from 6pm-7pm
The LGBTQ+ Caucus was created for LGBTQ+ AFSCME members to promote equal rights, fight against discriminatory practices by employers or in the workplace, eliminate hate-motivated violence, and the improved health and well-being for all regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and expression. Click here to fill out the LGBTQ+ Caucus interest form.
Environmental Caucus - NEXT MEETING IS 1/25 from 5:30pm-6:30pm
The Environmental Caucus was created to promote land/wildlife conservation, environmentally friendly initiatives at the state and local level as well as green job initiatives that will provide new opportunities for Oregon AFSCME members and workers across Oregon. Click here to fill out the Environmental Caucus interest form.
Conservative Caucus - NEXT MEETING IS 2/27 from 8am-9am
The Conservative Caucus was created to provide space for members with conservative leanings to discuss how to best engage like members in our union and labor movement. To sign up, please fill out the membership form. Click here to fill out the Conservative Caucus interest form.
Women's Caucus - NEXT MEETING IS 1/28 from 6pm-7pm
The Women's Caucus began as the Women's Committee, created to promote equal rights, fight against discriminatory practices by employers or in the workplace, and the improved health and well-being for all. Click here to fill out the Women's Caucus interest form.
Latinx Caucus - LAUNCHING IN FEBRUARY
A group composed of people that identify as Latinx to promote the interests of Latinx people, empower workers to organize for justice and take leadership in advancing the equity goals of our union. Click here to fill out the Latinx Caucus interest form.
Veteran's Caucus - LAUNCHING IN FEBRUARY
The Veteran's Caucus brings together Oregon AFSCME veterans in order to ensure veteran's issues are addressed and highlighted at the council and local level. Click here to fill out the Veteran's Caucus interest form.
Disability Caucus - NEXT MEETING IS 1/27 from 6pm-7pm
A space for people with disabilities to encourage discussions on making our workplaces more friendly and inclusive toward people with disabilities, and fight back against discrimination. Click here to fill out the Disability Caucus interest form.
While our council committees will continue, the addition of caucuses provides more informal opportunities for members self-selecting to participate. If you have any additional caucus ideas please contact the SMART Center at 1-844-758-6466 or [email protected].
