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

We mourn and honor AFSCME’s fallen heroes during National Law Enforcement Week
The names of five fallen AFSCME-represented heroes were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this week. — May 16
Fighting to save public health in the Texas capital
AFSCME members in Texas are fighting to protect public health from harmful cuts Congress wants to make. — May 15
Mayors warn that cuts to Medicaid will weaken public safety, emergency services
Mayors sound the alarm: cuts to Medicaid will lead to unsafe communities. — May 13
AFSCME members add worker protections to City of Austin’s AI policy
AFSCME members in Austin, Texas, fought for a worker-first AI policy. — May 13
WTC health program firings devastate care for 9/11 first responders
The administration’s misguided cuts are jeopardizing health care for 9/11 responders and survivors. — May 12