As you’re aware, Local 328 has been in discussions with management regarding proposals related to OHSU’s budget crisis. Until we have new information to share about the process, we’d like to review some of the issues at hand.
Read MoreAs you all know, this weekend we saw nationwide unrest following the killing of George Floyd. Racism is an ugly part of America and an uncomfortable subject to broach. However, our union will not remain silent, in the name of comfort or respectability, about the issues and systems that oppress and, worse, kill black people.
Read MoreToday the AFSCME Local 328 COVID-19 Impact Response Team met with OHSU to discuss our counter to the employer’s proposal. We’ll have a more detailed article for you as soon as possible, but wanted to post a brief update in the meantime.
Read MoreAs you’re aware, we received a proposal from OHSU this week in response to its budget situation. This has, of course, raised numerous questions. Our union’s COVID-19 Impact Response Team met with OHSU representatives on Friday, May 22. Our union will hold a number of virtual town halls next week for our members to ask questions and give us feedback. In the meantime, the CIRT would like to share our outlook for members to consider as they read OHSU’s proposal for themselves.
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