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DOC Article 23 Emergency Declaration

As many may already know, the Governor had declared a state of emergency a while back but this morning I received word that the Oregon Department Of Corrections has decided to officially declare an Article 23 Emergency.

DOC Article 23 Emergency Declaration

How Do I Telework?

How do I telework?

1. Your union has worked out temporary agreements to expand telework with some employers

2. Other employers have established temporary policies to expand telework.

How Do I Telework?

If You Think You’re Being Assigned Unsafe Work

If You Think You’re Being Assigned Unsafe Work
Advice for members about handling unsafe assignments and possibly refusing work

Talk to Your Steward

Call the AFSCME SMART Center

If You Think You’re Being Assigned Unsafe Work

Oregon AFSCME Member Appointed To Salem City Council

SALEM, OR - As a newly appointed Salem City Councilor, Vanessa Nordyke takes public service seriously.

Oregon AFSCME Member Appointed To Salem City Council

OHSU Interns, Residents and Fellows File For Union Representation

Interns, residents, and fellows at OHSU - also known as house officers - submitted union authorization cards on Tuesday, October 15th. A strong majority of the over 800 house officers signed authorization cards signaling their desire to form OHSU-House Officers Union/AFSCME.

OHSU Interns, Residents and Fellows File For Union Representation