Category Archives: Local 88

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Bargaining Update – December 22, 2025

Bargaining Update #44 CCL: current contract language ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act MCSO: Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office COLA: cost of living adjustment CPI: consumer price index Supposal: an informal, brief offer that is used during mediation to more quickly offer suggestions and find areas of agreement. Our bargaining team entered mediation on December 8th, and […]

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Strike 101

STRIKE 101 What is a strike? A strike is withholding our labor until certain demands are met by our employer. This means no going to work, logging in remotely, checking your email, crossing picket lines, etc. Strikes are a legal tactic that labor unions can use if we determine that previous steps of the bargaining […]

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Bargaining Update – December 15, 2025

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 […]

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Bargaining Update – December 8, 2025

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 […]

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