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Central City Concern Workers Join Oregon AFSCME


PORTLAND, Ore. – In a powerful move towards strengthening the voice of employees and enhancing the services provided, unrepresented work

OHSU Postdoctoral Researchers To Go On Strike August 15th

PORTLAND, OR - After nearly a year at the bargaining table and seeing zero progress toward a fair wage, the roughly 250 postdoctoral researchers provided OHSU with the n

OHSU Researchers Saved My Life

As some of you know, last year I was diagnosed with stage four lymphoma. I was very scared and was not sure what would happen.

Oregon AFSCME Local 3295 never quits!

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. 

Interested in getting more involved? Reach out to your coucil rep or local president!

2023 Legislative Session

Legislative Session 2023

Bargaining Update July 2024

Hello, all! 

Your AFSCME Local 3295 Bargaining team has concluded negotiations regarding Video Monitoring. This was interim bargaining due to the policy changes that had taken place. You can find the letter of agreement under the "contract" tab. 

Thanks for your support! 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. 

In solidarity, 

Your Local 3295 Bargaining team

How we are fighting for better pay, better wages, better workplaces.

Oregon AFSCME members aren’t afraid to make their voices heard. Last month, AFSCME members like you from across the state, stood up and spoke out for themselves and each other. 

From the City of Canby to OHSU, to Grants Pass and Corvallis, Oregon AFSCME members are making a difference and fighting for what’s right.

OHSU Postdoctoral Researchers Announce Impasse After Bargaining Stalls

PORTLAND, OR - Postdoctoral researchers represented by Oregon AFSCME at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) have announced an impasse following OHSU’s failure to produce a mutually acceptable agreement since the start of bargaining in September 2023. This decision comes after months of negotiations aimed at improving working conditions and securing fair compensation for the dedicated researchers.

Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

AFSCME is teaming up with allies to fight drastic cuts proposed by right-wing lawmakers. More draconian proposals are likely if Donald Trump is elected president in November and his allies seize control of Congress.

Letter of Agreement - CNI/SI July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Hello, please see the attached PDF for the Critical Need and Shift Incentive LOA in effect from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.

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New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

As labor unions gain in popularity, workers’ rights remain under threat. But while private sector workers have the right to form unions under federal law, public service workers lack that same guarantee.