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What we've been up to...

Strike 101

December 15, 2025 No Comments

STRIKE 101 What is a strike? A strike is withholding our labor until certain demands are met by our employer. This means no going to work, logging in remotely, checking your email, crossing picket lines, etc. Strikes are a legal tactic that labor unions can use if we determine that previous steps of the bargaining

Bargaining Update – December 15, 2025

December 15, 2025 No Comments

https://youtube.com/shorts/JHRhctf1L9U?si=oTlg5iIl7nNgIxtxLocal 88 Members, We are writing to update you on the status of contract negotiations with the County. Due to the activism and engagement of our membership, we have already tentatively agreed to several significant improvements, including: – Protection of health benefits- Six-month probation for new and promoted employees- Extending the “Recall List” period for laid-off employees

Bargaining Update – December 8, 2025

December 10, 2025 No Comments

Video Update Read the update Bargaining Proposals https://youtu.be/2YvGPWwbpj4 Bargaining Update #42 CBA: Collective Bargaining Agreement ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act MAT: Member Action Team GM: General Membership (meeting) TA: Tentative Agreement Monday (12/8/25) was our first day of mediation, and while we’re unable to facilitate observers during mediation, we still plan to keep you all informed

Bargaining Update – November 24, 2025

November 24, 2025 No Comments

Video Update Read the update Bargaining Proposals https://youtu.be/OGiGhSTvjm8 Bargaining Update #41 CBA: collective bargaining agreement DCJ: Department of Community Justice PTU: Patient Transportation Unit (activated during County emergencies) COLA: cost of living adjustment JVP: Jessica Vega Pederson (chair of Multnomah County commissioners) JwJ: Jobs with Justice GM: general membership (meeting) AWF: America’s Workforce (labor podcast) TA: