AFSCME Local 328 condemns, in the strongest terms possible, the treatment of protesters by the unidentifiable, militarized federal law-enforcement agents who were recently deployed to Portland. Our citizens who assemble together to raise their voices for justice should not fear their government. Our union stands with the many elected leaders in Oregon who condemn the actions of the federal agents and call for their removal.
Read MoreIncome is the easiest measure of success for the average worker in America. What do wages truly reflect, though? Do they reflect the importance of the work being performed, or do they reflect the importance society has assigned to the person earning the wage? Disparities in wages and type of employment are one element of systemic racism.
Read MoreThe AFSCME Local 328 COVID-19 Impact Response Team is pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with OHSU on a letter of agreement to help address the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on OHSU and attempt to limit the number of layoffs from our bargaining unit.
Read MoreAt the time of this writing, our union has yet to reach a formal agreement with OHSU -- the teams are currently clarifying a couple of items. While we still feel we are in agreement conceptually, that understanding has not yet been reflected in the final language of the letter of agreement.
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