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RWU members attending an OHSU Board of Directors meeting

May. 05, 2025

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Oregon AFSCME Statement on Termination of OHSU/Legacy Merger

Oregon AFSCME and AFSCME Local 328 stand with the workers of OHSU and Legacy, who work tirelessly to provide Oregonians and visitors from around the globe, world-class health care treatments, preventative care, and conduct life changing research.

Oregon AFSCME Statement on Termination of OHSU/Legacy Merger

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