Local 189 Municipal Employees of Portland, Oregon

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AFSCME honors public safety professionals during National Law Enforcement Week

National Law Enforcement Week gives us an opportunity to recognize the sacrifices and contributions of America’s public safety professionals.

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OHSU Postdocs Win Union Representation With AFSCME

OHSU Postdocs Win Union Representation With AFSCME
Postdocs join the over 9,000 Oregon AFSCME represented workers at OHSU

Become an AFSCME Local 189 Member

If you are interested in having your voice heard and having a vote in protecting your rights, benefits, and retirement then sign up now. You can contact any of our Officers or Staff or you can click on the link below and fill out a membership card online. PUT 189 IN LOCAL NO.

By choosing to be a union member you are supporting advocating for quality service and good jobs. By becoming a union member you will make our union stronger and better able to protect jobs, public service employees, and the services we provide.

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National AFSCME News

For Illinois paramedic, a desire to fully serve his community is hampered by short-staffing
Fully serving his community is Illinois paramedic Nick Fensom’s goal. But short-staffing is thwarting him from doing that. — Jun 2
Geologists rock: Celebrating our rock and mineral scientists in natural resources
Protecting Ohio’s natural and mineral resources is OCSEA members Brittany Parrick’s job – and she rocks. — Jun 1
Understaffing, other workplace challenges discussed in mental health worker round table
In a round table discussion, mental health workers discussed their workplace challenges and ways to resolve them. — May 31
Thanking EMS professionals is not enough; we must help them solve a staffing crisis
To thank the EMS professionals who save lives in our communities every day, we must help them solve a staffing crisis they cannot address single-handedly. — May 26
Kidspace Children’s Museum workers announce plans to build power through AFSCME
Workers at Kidspace Museum want to unionize to gain respect and have a say in the daily decision-making process. — May 25

Upcoming Events

Sep

12

Introductory Steward Training

6:00pm to 7:00pm
Sep

12

General Membership Meeting

7:00pm to 8:30pm
Sep

19

Knowing Your Contract Training

6:00pm to 7:00pm
Sep

20

Oregon AFL-CIO Convention

(All day)
Sep

26

Filing a Grievance Training

6:00pm to 7:00pm

Local 189 Municipal Employees of Portland, Oregon

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For Illinois paramedic, a desire to fully serve his community is hampered by short-staffing

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Thanking EMS professionals is not enough; we must help them solve a staffing crisis