This is an unprecedented time for all of us, including Local 328. One important thing for you to know is that our union is still working for you. We are actively reporting issues, filing grievances, representing workers and strategizing ways to deal with the COVID-19 crisis. We all have a lot of fear and anxiety right now -- please know that our union has your back and we will get through this together. In this post we are sharing news about upcoming events, common concerns that our members have raised about the COVID-19 crisis and how to best communicate with our union.
Read MoreThis LOA includes temporary expanded telework options, review of vacation-accrual caps, a temporary moratorium on discipline for sick time for coronavirus illness or for absences due to circumstances beyond employee control, paid administrative leave for the quarantine period, protections for employees who are unable to use FMLA/OFLA and reasonable notice for staff redeployment.
Read MoreWhile we don’t yet have a signed LOA, at the time of this writing we agree on the majority of issues and at this point are working on finalizing the specifics on a few others. As soon as an agreement is reached, the LOA will be sent to our executive board for expedited review and approval.
Read MoreAs governments and companies across the globe have taken steps to deal with its impacts, our union has also been looking at steps to take to protect our members. On Monday, March 9, Local 328 leadership met with OHSU HR leadership and proposed a new letter of agreement to help protect employees.
Read MoreLocal 328 is conducting a survey about education benefits available to our members. Your responses will be used to enhance and advocate for education benefits that will best serve our members.
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