Last week hundreds of AFSCME Local 88 and ONA members came out to three informational pickets around Multnomah County and showed their support for better working conditions, fair and equitable treatment and wage increases that will support their families. We appreciate their support and energy! Over the first eight days of September, we continued to […]
An AFSCME endorsement is a powerful asset to political candidates and campaigns. The funds we donate are but a small part of this power. When we endorse a candidate we follow up with people power; canvassing, door knocking and talking to people help spread the message of why we endorsed a candidate. When people are […]
General Unit Bargaining Update Our fight for a fair contract with strong Cost of Living Wage Adjustments (COLA) continues. Yesterday our Union Bargaining Team and the County Bargaining Team exchanged comprehensive proposals that moved closer to a settlement. However, major issues still need to be resolved including COLA adjustments in each year of the contract, […]
The application will open soon for the Local 88 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Chair position! The DEI Chair is part of AFSCME Local 88 and is responsible for the strategic oversight of education and support programs related to DEI initiatives for our union. In the meantime, please review the updated job description. Updates will […]
