Bargaining is underway! The first day of bargaining was February 27th, 2025. Our contract is set to expire on June 30th, 2025.
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Bargaining Team Members
Meet the bargaining team:
Grant Swanson, Library
Pronouns: he/him
Classification: Procurement Associate
Years with county: 2003-Present.
Union roles: Bargaining member, Secretary, and Steward.
Why did you step up and join the team?: I have experience bargaining for Local 88, and continually advocate for the least-paid members including our part-time workers and On-Call member
Robin Easton-Davis, DCHS
Pronouns: she/her
Classification: Program Specialist Sr
Years with county: 8
Union roles: co-lead steward, eboard, bargaining team, constitution committee. Former: chair of elections committee, co-chair of MAT, and member of microaggressions committee/task force, co-chair Black caucus.
Why did you step up and join the team: I didn’t realize until the first time I joined the bargaining team, that the County doesn’t give us anything, unless they have to; our Union has had to fight to get everything we have—we’ve had to struggle to win the smallest of rights–and I want to be in that fight. What we win, not only directly benefits our members, they benefit other locals/unions, other workers, and our broader community.
Imogen Fox, DCHS
Pronouns: they/them
Classification: Case Manager 2
Years with the county: 2.5
Union Roles: Steward, Local 88 E-Board Member, Council 75 E-Board Member, Jobs with Justice Steering Committee
Other identity info: Neurodivergent, queer
Hobbies: hanging out with critters, playing games with friends, watching K-dramas, overly-enthusiastic karaoke
Why did you step up and join the team? I’m eager to stand up for my co-workers at the bargaining table so we can win the best possible contract. My experiences at labor-organizing trainings, conventions, and actions over the last year have energized me and built my confidence, and I want to put that to good use as we enter negotiations.
Becky Lillie (Becky), DCA
20 years with the County in Facilities
Co-Lead Steward DCA, Executive Board member
Kristen Harbert, DCHS
she/her
Local 88 steward and executive board member
I work in DCHS, and have been in the leadership of IDEA ERG for the past 5 years, and believe strongly in the disability justice lens.
I want to fight for a strong contract with a focus on protections for our most vulnerable members.
I enjoy sewing, quilting, and am learning to knit. The adorable baby dressed as Princess Leia on Hoth is Margaret Thatcher (I have a pattern of naming my cats after terrible world leaders)
Kristian Williams, DCS
Kristian Williams works as a bridge operator in the Department of Community Services. He has served as a shop steward for years, and was the lead organizer in the ultimately successful campaign to win union recognition for on-call and temporary workers.
I work as a bridge operator in the Department of Community Services. I have served as a shop steward for years, and was the lead organizer in the ultimately successful campaign to win union recognition for on-call and temporary workers.
Megan Gallagher, MCSO
I am a Corrections Counselor at the Multnomah County Detention Center and previously worked at DCJ. I love to be able to be of service to our members and want to help strengthen our contract and our union by ensuring the rights of our members are protected. I have been a Local 88 member since day one, worked for a union democracy organization, and was raised in a union town. I love the labor movement and believe strongly in our power as workers to improve our workplaces and communities.
Joey Jordan (They/She), Health Department
black, queer & disabled non-binary trans woman
Communications Strategist for the Health Department Marketing & Communications Team
Local 88 Steward
I want to fight for a contract that offers stronger protections for our most marginalized and vulnerable employees. I joined because I knew for people like me, we’re often unheard on all sides unless we step in.
I know we can build a contract that honors and protects every employee and rebuild some trust along the way. Let’s show our members and management what we stand for and what a truly equitable contract looks like!
Jackie Tate, President of AFSCME Local 88
Pronouns: she/ her
Department: DCHS
Classification: Program Specialist
Years with the county: 30
Union Roles: Local 88 President, Steward, former e-board member and lead steward.
Other identity info: Black woman
Hobbies/other info etc..: My single, black mom was also a union President back in the 70’s when I was a little kid and we traveled around the State to attend union meetings and functions. I enjoy reading, movies and spending time with friends, my partner and my cat.
E Dominguez, el/he, health educator, 5 years at the county, Steward,
Executive Board Member and Committee Member,
My lived experiences as a person of color, immigrant, queer parent,
and someone with an invisible disability, along with my 5 years of
active union involvement (steward, Executive Board, committees) at
Multnomah County, give me a unique understanding of our members’
diverse needs. I decided to join the bargaining team because I’m
passionate about fighting for equity and securing the best possible
contract for ALL. I’ll bring a strong voice and unwavering dedication
to this team.
Destinee Sanchez, HSD
Pronouns: she/they
Classification: Administrative Analyst
Years with county: 2020-2022, March 2024-Present.
Union roles: Bargaining member.
Why did you step up and join the team?:
I believe a strong union is representative of its members. I joined bargaining to stay aware and in community with colleagues that I know are committed to creating an inclusive and safe workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Name: Jess Crowson
Pronouns: she/her
Department: Health Department (Medical Examiner’s Office)
Classification: Medicolegal Death Investigator
Years w/ the county: 3.5yrs
Union Roles: Union Steward, Bargaining Member
Other identity info: STEM educator, Advocate for Grief Support & Resources
I joined the bargaining team to help further support necessary causes including giving workers a livable wage, advocating for ALL individuals to have equitable access to education and training in their positions, and for all workers to feel safe and supported in their environments. In my spare time, I enjoy baking, writing poetry, photography, teaching, hiking, spending time with family/friends, or escaping into a good book or video game.
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Printable Updates
Bargaining will be starting soon. You’ll start to see bargaining updates in your email and on the website. Check back here for printable versions of the bargaining updates that you can post on your work site union bulletin board.
Video Updates
Watch weekly Bargaining Update videos on our YouTube channel.
Bargaining Update – June 30, 2025
Video update for June 30, 2025 Read the update Bargaining Proposals Bargaining Update #20 Glossary TA: Tentative agreement CCL: Current contract language COLA: Cost of Living Adjustment ERB: Employee Relations Board ERC: Employer Relations Committee ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act CBA: Collective bargaining agreement PLO: Paid Leave Oregon OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration MAT:
Bargaining Update – June 23, 2025
Video update for June 23, 2025 Read the update Bargaining Proposals Bargaining Update #19 Glossary SB: Senate Bill FY: Fiscal Year CIU: Complaints Investigation Unit This week we did not meet the County at the table and instead had an all-day caucus to work on counter-proposals, which we’ll share more on next week. Our next
Bargaining Update – June 16, 2025
Video update for June 16, 2025 Read the update Bargaining Proposals Bargaining Update #18 Glossary PIC: Person in Charge CCL: Current Contract Language COLA: Cost of Living Adjustment KSA: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs are attached to a position, not an individual. Positions with a KSA attached to them pay a premium on hourly wages.)
Bargaining Update – June 9, 2025
Video update for June 9, 2025 Read the update Bargaining Proposals Bargaining Update #17 The County cancelled this week’s bargaining session, so we spent our time in caucus finishing up our Compensation Counter Proposal that we’ll present during June 12th’s session. We’ll give all of the details on the proposal in next week’s update, but
Bargaining Update – June 2, 2025
video update for June 2, 2025 Read the update Bargaining Proposals Bargaining Update #16 Glossary COLA: Cost of Living Adjustment TA: Tentative Agreement or Tentatively Agreed PECBA: Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act ERB: Employee Relations Board This week, our Union was the only one to present counters to management. Our counters can be found in
Bargaining Update – May 27, 2025
video update for May 27, 2025 Read the update Bargaining Proposals Bargaining Update #15 Glossary CCL: Current Contract Language COLA: Cost of Living Adjustment PIC: Person in Charge TA: Tentative Agreement or Tentatively Agreed Since we’re past the initial proposal period, all Articles or Addendums talked about going forward are Counter Proposals either from our
