Local 189 Municipal Employees of Portland, Oregon

MEMBERS VOTE OVERWHELMINGLY TO APPROVE CONTRACT

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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

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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

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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

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National AFSCME News

AFSCME family grows with new unit – in Tulsa, Oklahoma
AFSCME is growing even in a red state like Oklahoma. — May 8
A Mother’s Day call to action
Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride pays tribute to her late mother and reflects on the impact of Medicaid. — May 8
Federal court stops closure of agencies that help workers negotiate contracts and fund libraries and museums
A federal court ruled two agencies that workers rely on must stay open. — May 7
Salt Lake City Public Library workers form a union through AFSCME
Workers at Salt Lake City Public Library form a union through AFSCME. — May 7
AFSCME health care experts deliver one message to Congress: No Medicaid cuts
AFSCME health care members tell Congress to protect Medicaid from deep cuts. — May 6