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May. 02, 2025

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Stop The Attacks on DEQ

The recent cyber attack on the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) could have been prevented. We know this because Oregon AFSCME represented members warned the agency that there was a danger to the security of DEQ’s system, and those concerns were ignored.

Stop The Attacks on DEQ

Apr. 09, 2025

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OHSU Biomedical Researchers Urge Legislature To Demand Congress Fund Life-Saving Research

SALEM, OR - Biomedical researchers from OHSU testified in front of the House Committee on Rules on April 9th, advocating for House Joint Memorial 6 (HJM 6), which urges Congress to pri

OHSU Biomedical Researchers Urge Legislature To Demand Congress Fund Life-Saving Research

Mar. 27, 2025

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New Avenues For Youth Workers Settle First Contract

PORTLAND, OR - After over 16 months bargaining their first contract, New Avenues for Youth (NAFY) workers have reached a tentative agreement with management on a three year contract, averting a one day unfair labor practice strike scheduled for April 1st.

New Avenues For Youth Workers Settle First Contract

Feb. 18, 2025

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“The fear is constant and overwhelming.” Workplace risk is high and safety is low according to a new report

SALEM, OR – Understaffing, extreme overtime and lack of safety protocols are creating untenable situations in the workplace, based on member survey results released today by Oregon AFSCME in their report, Unsafe on the Job.

“The fear is constant and overwhelming.” Workplace risk is high and safety is low according to a new report

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