Local 88 is conducting an anonymous safety survey to evaluate a potential County-Wide Article 25 grievance. Your feedback on workplace physical and mental health is critical.

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Victoria Grimes, Library Doc Ramblings, HSD Zach Smith, Health Esther Canche, Health Estefania Roque, DCS Frances Smith, DCS Linda Santos Martinez, Health Amy Atkins, DCHS Destinee Sanchez, HSD Brianna Newsome, DCHS Heather McIntosh, Health Severin Holden, DCA Pat Bedard, Library

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Local 88 Labor Day Picnic 2026

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General Election Endorsements

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Save Our Services Funding Campaign

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Local 88 Employee Physical and Mental Health Safety Survey 2026

This anonymous survey gathers feedback from Multnomah County Local 88 employees and stewards regarding physical and mental health safety concerns. Your responses are essential for evaluating a potential County-Wide Article 25 grievance, though you may choose to provide contact details for organizing purposes.

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Local 88 Secretary Needed

Local 88 seeks a Secretary. Requirements: Member in good standing (1 year). Strong admin and teamwork skills. Interested in union leadership. Training is provided, but the final role requires an election. Email 88cabinet@afscmelocal88.org to learn more.

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Stewards are available to help with workplace issues, contract violations, or assist if you're facing discipline. Contact a steward in your department for help.

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Labor Day Picnic 2026

June 9, 2026 No Comments

Hello Local 88 members, I am writing to you to announce we will be participating in the Labor Day Picnic at Oaks Park this year on Monday, September 7th, 2026. As many of you know, we used to go to Oaks Park every year for the Labor Day Picnic and it was a huge coming

2026 Layoff Information

April 22, 2026 No Comments

We know the County is facing financial difficulties, but we want it to prioritize keeping staff positions and prioritize services and programs. Layoffs negatively impact workers, government services, and the communities we serve. While we are fighting for your jobs and programs, we acknowledge our limited power to prevent these budget cuts. Nevertheless, we will

News coverage of April 16th board meeting

April 20, 2026 No Comments

https://www.kptv.com/2026/04/17/multnomah-county-budget-proposal-includes-cuts-nearly-department/ https://www.opb.org/article/2026/04/16/multnomah-county-chair-cutting-homeless-shelter-beds-budget/

SOS Campaign Update

April 20, 2026 No Comments

SOS Campaign Update: We Stood Our Ground! Local 88 Siblings Today, the Save Our Services (SOS) campaign took a massive step forward. On April 16, 2026, dozens of AFSCME members and staff from Local 88, Local 1790 (Social Services and Behavioral Health), Local 189(City of Portland) and Local 3769 (Prosper Portland), organized by Oregon AFSCME