Local 88 Members, We are writing to update you on the status of contract negotiations with the County. Due to the activism and engagement of our membership, we have already tentatively agreed to several significant improvements, including: – Protection of health benefits- Six-month probation for new and promoted employees- Extending the “Recall List” period for laid-off employees […]
Video Update Read the update Bargaining Proposals https://youtu.be/2YvGPWwbpj4 Bargaining Update #42 CBA: Collective Bargaining Agreement ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act MAT: Member Action Team GM: General Membership (meeting) TA: Tentative Agreement Monday (12/8/25) was our first day of mediation, and while we’re unable to facilitate observers during mediation, we still plan to keep you all informed […]
Video Update Read the update Bargaining Proposals https://youtu.be/OGiGhSTvjm8 Bargaining Update #41 CBA: collective bargaining agreement DCJ: Department of Community Justice PTU: Patient Transportation Unit (activated during County emergencies) COLA: cost of living adjustment JVP: Jessica Vega Pederson (chair of Multnomah County commissioners) JwJ: Jobs with Justice GM: general membership (meeting) AWF: America’s Workforce (labor podcast) TA: […]
Video Update Read the update Bargaining Proposals https://youtu.be/sUoz2ovz7YM Bargaining Update #40 JwJ: Jobs with Justice JVP: Jessica Vega Pederson (Multnomah County Commissioner Chair) GM: General Membership AWF: America’s Workforce (labor podcast) Due to facilities issues at the Multnomah Building, our bargaining session on November 13th was cancelled and we had a full-day caucus instead. Our Union […]
