Bargaining Update #24

Glossary

ICE: Immigrations and Customs Enforcement

FUN: Federal Unionists Network

OHSU: Oregon Health & Science University

This week we had a full-day caucus session to work on counter-proposals. Sign up to observe our next bargaining session on Thursday, July 31st. 

Action Items & Events

07/29/25 from 5 – 6pm: Virtual Trivia with Local 88

Show off your Union know-how and win a prize! Join us here:  Virtual Trivia with Local 88. 

07/30/25 at 4:30pm: ICE OUT Informational Picket with FUN PDX

Our bargaining team has been fighting to gain additional protections within our contract for employees with Immigration or Citizenship needs in direct response from the threats and actions coming down from the federal administration. Federal Unionists are organizing informational pickets on Wednesday, July 30th at Terry Schrunk Plaza to demand an end to ICE raids and arrests in the workplace, due process for all, and an end to expedited removals. Let’s show-up and shout-out against the inhumane treatment of our immigrant community. Terry Schrunk Plaza is located at 431 SW Madison St, Portland, OR 97204.

08/01/25 from 12 – 1pm: Bargaining Team Listening Session

Join the 8/1/25 bargaining team listening session to ask questions about bargaining, share feedback, and help collaborate on ongoing actions to help us win a quality contract. 

08/03/25 from 3 – 6pm: Solidarity Happy Hour with OHSU 

Join us for Solidarity Happy Hour at Baerlic Brewing, located at 2239 SE 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214. This event is organized by AFSCME’s OHSU workers in Local 328. These are fun, low-key opportunities to connect at Baerlic Brewery on every first Sunday of the month. The location is family-friendly, serves Ranch Pizza, and has a few arcade games.

08/04/25 from 12 – 1pm: Bargaining Team Listening Session

Join the 8/4/25 bargaining team listening  session to ask questions about bargaining, share feedback, and help collaborate on ongoing actions to help us win a quality contract. 

08/07/25 from 5 – 7pm: Local 88 Happy Hour

Join us at the Workers Tap after bargaining on Thursday, August 7th for a solidarity hour. Hear about our negotiations and learn how you can become more involved in advocating for your workplace rights! The Workers Tap is located at 101 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97214. 

08/08/25 from 8:30 – 9:30am: Bargaining Team Listening Session

Join the 8/8/25 bargaining team listening session to ask questions about bargaining, share feedback, and help collaborate on ongoing actions to help us win a quality contract. 

08/12/25 from 6:30 – 7:30pm: Virtual Trivia with Local 88

Show off your Union know-how and win a prize! Join via this local 88 virtual trivia link. 

09/01/25: Save the Date! Local 88 Labor Day Picnic

• Date: Labor Day, Monday Sept 1st, 2025
• Time: 11-2pm
• Location: Powell Park, 2500 SE Powell Blvd, Portland OR 97202
• Food, games, bounce house, and raffle prizes!
• Free for Local 88 members and their guests!

We appreciate you reading, observing our bargaining sessions, and repping your green on Thursdays!

In Solidarity, 

Your Bargaining Team

Questions? Email us at bargaining@afscmelocal88.org.