AFSCME Local 88

Member Action Team (MAT) Meeting
2025-02-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-02-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-01-27 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-01-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-12-30 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-12-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-12-02 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This is your opportunity to support bargaining for a strong contract!
This is an ad hoc committee that meets to engage members. During bargaining cycles this involves working as a conduit of information from the membership to the bargaining delegates and committee, and from the bargaining team to the members. Outside of bargaining the work is more focused on signing up new members, activating members, and identifying potential leaders.
Ready to join the MAT or join the meeting? Fill out the Join the MAT webform to join the fun.
Learn more about MAT
Questions? Email 88cabinet@afscmelocal88.org.

General Membership Meeting - Nominations Taken
2025-02-19 18:15
We will be taking nominations at the February 19th, 2025 General Membership Meeting for the below named positions. The meeting is virtual and starts at 6:15 pm.

3 Executive Board positions
1 Trustee (Trustee #1 term ending in 2027)
Convention Delegates for AFSCME Council 75 Convention in Bend, Oregon, May 2-4, 2025

If the nominations are not contested, the person (if present) will be elected by acclamation. If there are more nominees than positions, there will need to be an election via electronic ballot that will be sent out to all members to your personal email.
If needed, the voting period will take place from 8:00 am February 27, 2025 through 8:00 pm March 4, 2025. If you do not have access to a computer or smartphone, you can contact the Cabinet at 88cabinet@afscmelocal88.org or call (503) 857-9225 by February 14, 2025.
General Membership Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month at 6:15 p.m. Any member in good standing is welcome to attend.
Register online by 6:00 p.m. the Monday before the General Membership Meeting you wish to attend. Use your personal email address. Late registrations are not guaranteed participation.
Make a motion Submit the webform by 6:00 p.m. on the Monday before the meeting. Agenda items submitted after that are not guaranteed to be added to the agenda.
Request to add an agenda item Submit the webform by 8:00 a.m. the Friday before the meeting. Agenda items submitted after that are not guaranteed to be added to the agenda.
Trouble joining the meeting? Email 88cabinet@afscmelocal88.org for support.

Executive Board Meeting
2025-02-05 18:15
The Executive Board meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:15 p.m. Any member in good standing is welcome to attend.
Register online by 6:00 p.m. the Monday before the Executive Board Meeting you wish to attend. Use your personal email address. Late registrations are not guaranteed participation.
Request to add an agenda item Submit the webform by 8:00 a.m. the Friday before the meeting. Agenda items submitted after that are not guaranteed to be added to the agenda.
Trouble joining the meeting? Email 88cabinet@afscmelocal88.org for support.

Bargaining Team Session (Closed Session)
2025-02-04

Mandatory Two Day Stewards Training
2025-01-24 09:00 - 2025-01-25 16:00 | Union Hall, 525 NE Oregon Street, Portland, Oregon, 97232
Are you currently a Steward? New, experienced or lead, please plan to attend a two day Steward Training put on by your AFSCME Local 88 Council Reps.

There will be something for everyone, even our most experienced stewards. Brush up on the basics and delve into interesting cases and scenarios to build your knowledge and skills as a steward. Learn how to best support your colleagues, protect the contract, and build solidarity within your union.

The training will take place Friday and Saturday, January 24th and 25th, from 9am – 4pm at the Portland AFSCME Office. Stewards attending during scheduled work time will receive Lost Time pay from Local 88. Food will be provided.

IMPORTANT: If you need Lost Time, please fill out the Lost Time form.

Two days
Friday & Saturday, January 24-25, 2025
9:00 am to 4:00 pm

At the Union Hall
525 NE Oregon Street
Room 520
Portland, OR 97232

Can’t make it on these days? Please sign up anyway–there’s a spot for you to let us know. We’ll add you to the list for a make up session.

Sign up now

Bargaining Team Listening Session for Parents of Kids with Disabilities
2025-01-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Members of the Local 88 Bargaining Team will be hosting a Listening Session on Thursday, January 16 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm for Parents of Kids with Disabilities.
We want to hear from you directly about your experiences navigating County processes around things like medical benefits, protected sick leave, ADA accommodations, and childcare to help inform how we promote Disability Justice at the bargaining table.
Please plan to attend on your own time (break, lunch, or outside of normal work hours).This meeting is only for Local 88 represented staff.
Drop-in when you can!
Printable flyer
Here’s the Google Meet information:
Bargaining Team Listening Session for Parents of Kids with Disabilities
Thursday, January 16 · 12:00 pm – 2:00pm
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dvq-enny-gpz
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 470-228-6310‬ PIN: ‪141 351 189‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dvq-enny-gpz?pin=8823043329931

General Membership Meeting
2025-01-15 18:15
General Membership Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month at 6:15 p.m. Any member in good standing is welcome to attend.
Register online by 6:00 p.m. the Monday before the General Membership Meeting you wish to attend. Use your personal email address. Late registrations are not guaranteed participation.
Make a motion Submit the webform by 6:00 p.m. on the Monday before the meeting. Agenda items submitted after that are not guaranteed to be added to the agenda.
Request to add an agenda item Submit the webform by 8:00 a.m. the Friday before the meeting. Agenda items submitted after that are not guaranteed to be added to the agenda.
Trouble joining the meeting? Email 88cabinet@afscmelocal88.org for support.

Member Outreach Training
2025-01-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Union Hall, 525 NE Oregon Street, Portland, Oregon, 97232
As we head into bargaining, we want to increase our membership to have more power at the bargaining table. As members, we can all work on this together to make our union as strong as possible. We have set a goal of 88% membership since we are Local 88 and are looking for interested members to help us get there!
We are building a member outreach plan and part of it is to train interested members in how to do membership outreach. We are excited to get started and are developing an incentive program to thank people for volunteering.

About the Training

This training will teach participants skills to conduct effective membership conversations, focusing on how to engage potential members, address questions or concerns, and highlight the importance of union solidarity. We’ll dive into the core elements of an organizing conversation—listening, connecting on shared values, and guiding conversations toward union membership. By the end, you’ll be equipped with practical techniques for inspiring others to join us in reaching our membership goals and strengthening Local 88. Food will be provided.
If you are interested and want to contribute to us having the strongest union possible please sign up for the training!
Sign up now

SPECIAL DATE: Executive Board Meeting
2025-01-08 18:15
The Executive Board typically meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:15 p.m. Any member in good standing is welcome to attend. This is a special meeting date because of the New Years Day holiday.
Register online by 6:00 p.m. the Monday before the Executive Board Meeting you wish to attend. Use your personal email address. Late registrations are not guaranteed participation.
Request to add an agenda item Submit the webform by 8:00 a.m. the Friday before the meeting. Agenda items submitted after that are not guaranteed to be added to the agenda.
Trouble joining the meeting? Email 88cabinet@afscmelocal88.org for support.

Local 88 Executive Board Meeting
2024-12-04 18:15, 2024-08-07 18:15

Local 88 General Membership Meeting
2024-11-20 18:15

Constitution and Policy Committee
2024-11-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
This is an ad hoc committee that meets every few years or as needed. We review and make changes to our policies and/or constitution.
To join this committee or for information to join this meeting please email 88cabinet@afscmelocal88.org.

Local 88 Executive Board Meeting
2024-11-06 18:15, 2024-10-02 18:15
The Executive Board meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:15 p.m. Any member in good standing is welcome to attend.
Register online by 6:00 p.m. the Monday before the Executive Board Meeting you wish to attend. Use your personal email address. Late registrations are not guaranteed participation.
Request to add an agenda item Submit the webform by 8:00 a.m. the Friday before the meeting. Agenda items submitted after that are not guaranteed to be added to the agenda.
Trouble joining the meeting? Email 88cabinet@afscmelocal88.org for support.
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Budget Committee Meeting
2024-10-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
This is an ad hoc committee that typically meets meets a couple of times per year, generally in October or November to draft a new budget for the following calendar year (January through December). The budget is adopted at the General Membership Meeting in November.
To join this committee or for information to join this meeting please email 88cabinet@afscmelocal88.org.

Member Action Team (MAT) Meeting
2024-10-21 18:30 - 19:30
This is your opportunity to support bargaining for a strong contract!
This is an ad hoc committee that meets to engage members. During bargaining cycles this involves working as a conduit of information from the membership to the bargaining delegates and committee, and from the bargaining team to the members. Outside of bargaining the work is more focused on signing up new members, activating members, and identifying potential leaders.
Ready to join the MAT or join the meeting? Fill out the Join the MAT webform to join the fun.
Questions? Email 88cabinet@afscmelocal88.org.

Local 88 General Membership Meeting
2024-10-16 18:15, 2024-09-18 18:15, 2024-08-21 18:15
General Membership Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month at 6:15 p.m. Any member in good standing is welcome to attend.
Register online by 6:00 p.m. the Monday before the General Membership Meeting you wish to attend. Use your personal email address. Late registrations are not guaranteed participation.
Make a motion Submit the webform by 6:00 p.m. on the Monday before the meeting. Agenda items submitted after that are not guaranteed to be added to the agenda.
Request to add an agenda item Submit the webform by 8:00 a.m. the Friday before the meeting. Agenda items submitted after that are not guaranteed to be added to the agenda.
Trouble joining the meeting? Email 88cabinet@afscmelocal88.org for support.
Add this event to your personal calendar:

Google Calendar: Use the green button at the bottom of the event +GOOGLE CALENDAR then follow Google Calendar prompts
Other Calendars: Use the green button at the bottom of the event +ICAL EXPORT to download the .ics file. Then follow the instructions for your calendar

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