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Congrats, Convention Delegates!

Thanks to the following union members for stepping up to represent our union at the 2023 OR AFSCME convention. Also thanks to the 611 union members who made time to participate in this election. The convention delegates and alternates are listed in order of the number of votes they received.  Delegates Percy Winters, Jr –

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Member Profile: Jersey Rodriguez

Jersey (They/Them) June 27, 2022 Jersey (They/Them) June 27, 2011 “A bad situation can be fixed by one deep, truthful conversation. These days people would rather lose you than fix the situation at hand.” Unknown My name is Jersey Rodriguez, I am a trans masculine person and my pronouns are They/Them. My passion is to

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Upcoming Events

  1. Local 88 Executive Board Meeting

    April 5 @ 6:00 PM
  2. Local 88 General Membership Meeting

    April 19 @ 6:00 PM
  3. Contract Ratification Party

    April 21 @ 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  4. Local 88 Executive Board Meeting

    May 3 @ 6:00 PM
  5. Local 88 General Membership Meeting

    May 17 @ 6:00 PM

Member Benefits and Resources

AFSCME SMART Center

Member Resource

Get help, learn about training opportunities and benefits. Contact the AFSCME SMART Center.
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The AFSCME Advantage

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What We've Been Up To

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Market Adjustments for Selected Classifications – Bargaining

After two months of back and forth with the County, we have finalized the list of classifications to be studied in this round of negotiations. We plan on meeting with the County beginning mid April. Please check the link below for the full list. In addition, we will offer training to those members whose classifications

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February President’s Report

Effective February 23, 2023 my work hours are Monday-Thursday 8am-6:30pm.  Please email me to set up a time to meet as needed.  Outside of these days and hours, my response time may be delayed. — Joslyn  Let’s Party – Friday, April 21, 2023 * 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Our bargaining teams worked hard and

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Slides: Robert’s Rules

By popular demand, here are the slides from Jordan Muehe’s presentation on Robert’s Rules at tonight’s eboard meeting. Thanks, Jordan! Robert’s Rules of Order

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Submit names for memorial at Oregon AFSCME Convention

At the Oregon AFSCME 2023 Convention there will be a memorial for members who have passed away since the last convention (May 2021). The premise is to include anyone that we have not honored previously. Technically it is any member or retiree that has passed away. Please share names of union members who have passed

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Contract Ratification Party

Our bargaining teams worked hard and our members voted to ratify new contracts. Let’s gather in solidarity and celebrate! Join us early in the evening for family friendly activities, oodles of delicious hors d’oeuvres, and cake followed by dancing, a no host bar, and more fun! Want to help plan the fun? Sign up online!

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