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New Avenues For Youth Workers Settle First Contract

New Avenues For Youth Workers Settle First Contract

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

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

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

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

Public Defenders Respond to DA Vasquez’s Harmful Remarks on Public Defense Crisis

Public Defenders Respond to DA Vasquez’s Harmful Remarks on Public Defense Crisis

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

University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization

University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization

Jan. 10, 2025

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University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization

Library staff at the University of Pennsylvania have unionized with AFSCME DC 47.

University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization

SACU Workers Launch Vote of No Confidence Against ODHS Director

SACU Workers Launch Vote of No Confidence Against ODHS Director

Nov. 22, 2024

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SACU Workers Launch Vote of No Confidence Against ODHS Director

Workers from the Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU), represented by Oregon AFSCME Local 1264, have announced a vote of no confidence against Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Director Fariborz Pakseresht. 

SACU Workers Launch Vote of No Confidence Against ODHS Director