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Sep. 30, 2026

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City of Corvallis Workers Declare Intent to Strike

CORVALLIS, OR – Today, workers at the City of Corvallis, represented by Oregon AFSCME Local 2975, filed a 10-day strike notice with the Oregon Employment Relations Board.

City of Corvallis Workers Declare Intent to Strike

Graphic that says "Keeping Rural Oregon Connected"

Sep. 03, 2026

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The Workers Behind Rural Transit: Meet Chadd

As a transit driver and Oregon AFSCME Local 2479 member in Morrow County, Chadd helps ensure community members reach their destinations.

The Workers Behind Rural Transit: Meet Chadd

Local 88, 1790, and 189 members celebrating

Aug. 07, 2026

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Save Our Services: Celebrating Public Service Workers

After months of organizing, speaking out, and standing together, Oregon AFSCME members gathered this past weekend to celebrate a major victory: protecting hundreds of public service jobs from proposed budget cuts.

Save Our Services: Celebrating Public Service Workers

Aug. 06, 2026

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Aug. 06, 2026

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Polk County Workers Make Plea to Board of Commissioners for Fair Wages, Good-Faith Bargaining

Amongst all local government workers in Oregon, Polk County workers represented by AFSCME Local 173 are among the lowest paid.

Polk County Workers Make Plea to Board of Commissioners for Fair Wages, Good-Faith Bargaining

Jul. 24, 2026

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Celebrating the ADA: Ensuring Accessibility Through Public Service

Today marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law that protects people with disabilities from discrimination and helps ensure everyone can fully participate in their communities with equal rights, opportunities, and access.

Celebrating the ADA: Ensuring Accessibility Through Public Service