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New Law Preventing Double Coverage Insurance

In the final days of session, the Legislature passed a bill that they referred to as a “Cost Containment” bill.  The bill had many provisions but, one that received very little scrutiny and no public hearing was a provision to no longer allow two public employees that are covered under

New Law Preventing Double Coverage Insurance

Chartwells recognizes AFSCME at Portland State University

Chartwells Higher Education, a food service subsidiary of Compass Group USA, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME Council 75 re-recognizing AFSCME as the collective bargaining representative of roughly 90 food service workers employed by Chartwells at Portland State University.AFSCME

Chartwells recognizes AFSCME at Portland State University

Oregon AFSCME Convention 2017 Recap

On Sunday, April 30th, our 2017 Oregon AFSCME Convention wrapped up with the swearing in of our officers and executive committee. Members began embracing, saying goodbyes, snapping their last selfies, and packing up their belongings to make the journey home.

Oregon AFSCME Convention 2017 Recap

Fair Shot Agenda Update

Fair Shot Agenda Update

Our Partners at Fair Shot Oregon are hard at work representing working families and progressive values in the Legislature. 

Where the bills are now: 

Fair Shot Agenda Update

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Becca Walcher: “Once NIH grant funds dry up, there will be no sustainable way to pay for long-term veterinary care staff like me.”

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