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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

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

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.

Oregon State Hospital members spent time with representative Charlie Conrad to speak about what it means to be an employee at OSH, from the unique challeges to the way employees prove to be heros everyday. Deputy District Attorney of Lane County, Christopher Parosa, was also in attendance to hear these stories. 

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Hi there! 

We met with management in late February and again in mid March. We've presented several proposals reflective of your priorities around training, safety, employee opportunities and more. As we wait for management to counter on these proposals, and prepare our final proposals to be presented at the beginning of April, don't forget to wear green and your AFSCME merch on Tuesdays to support your bargaining team. 

We'll keep you updated on our progress as we move along and get responses.

In solidarity, 

Philadelphia – Penn Libraries staff, unionizing as AFSCME DC 47 Local 590 Penn Libraries United, announced this fall the results of their August election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board.

Local bargaining for the 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement will begin in late February, kicking off with our first negotiation session with mangement. We appreaciate all of the feedback we've recieved in surveys and conversations and are developing proposals that match the needs and priorities of the membership. 

If you have not joined as a full member, it is not too late! Our strength at the bargaining table is directly impacted by our membership. We have strength in numbers! Don't forget to add your personal email to recieve impartant updates.

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. 

Benton County workers represented by AFSCME Local 2064, will continue their strike today, Friday, November 15th, for the third day. Workers will congregate outside the Benton County Courthouse at 8am and march to Madison Avenue Building where union and county bargaining representatives will meet for their final day of mediation. Mediation is being held off County property so no one has to cross a picket line. At the same time, the Benton County Commission will meet following their canceled meeting Thursday.

In the middle of the Benton County workers’ strike, the Benton County Board of Commissioners canceled a special meeting focused on discussing the ongoing contract negotiations with AFSCME Local 2064.

Between canceling the meeting and the slew of unfair labor practices the union has filed, the County is employing a law firm seemingly intent on elongating the strike.