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Letter to City, County & Metro Leaders on Black Lives Matter Movement

On June 10th, 2020 this letter below was sent by several Portland area Union Leaders in support of the need for change, specifically in regard to Racism and the Black Lives Matter Movement.

Letter to City, County & Metro Leaders on Black Lives Matter Movement

AFSCME Praises Supreme Court Ruling Protecting LGBTQ Workers

AFSCME praised today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that extends protections under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to millions of LGBTQ workers.

AFSCME Praises Supreme Court Ruling Protecting LGBTQ Workers

Economists with Diverse Views Agree: Federal Aid to States, Cities, Towns Is Needed Now

Economists of diverse backgrounds, who might otherwise disagree on a range of policy issues, spoke with a single voice on Monday on the need for Congress to provide robust aid to states, cities and towns.

Economists with Diverse Views Agree: Federal Aid to States, Cities, Towns Is Needed Now

Local 189/DCTU ratified Tentative Agreement

On June 3rd, 2020  The DCTU (Local 189) ratified Tentative Agreement (with an 87% approval) for the COVID-19 Impacts.

If you want to know more about the details of what’s going on or have questions please reach out to your Reps or Stewards or Leadership.

Local 189/DCTU ratified Tentative Agreement

During National EMS Week, Thank First Responders with More Than Words

As New York City became the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic, emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, including AFSCME member Laura Hartnett, were working 16

During National EMS Week, Thank First Responders with More Than Words