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

School of the Art Institute of Chicago faculty win big in first contract
Another win for cultural workers in Chicago, this time it’s a fair contract. — Jun 6
More White House gaslighting about Project 2025. We won’t be fooled.
Trump’s point man on Project 2025 is trying to gaslight you. Don’t believe the lies. — Jun 3
The budget bill will blow a big hole in Medicare
Seniors beware! Medicare may suffer if the House budget bill becomes law. — Jun 2
When you want a strong voice on the job, who you gonna call? CSEA/AFSCME 1000.
Library workers in Haverstraw, New York, choose CSEA to build power. — Jun 2
Fear and worry in New Mexico over cuts to food assistance
AFSCME members in New Mexico discussed their concerns with cuts to food assistance with Sen. Ben Ray Luján. — May 29