Anyone who has used #resistance on social media in the last four years can give you a list of things that Trump has done to trample on the rights of workers and the vulnerable. But what about the ways that he and his allies are breaking conservative norms? Just as we stand together when we demand fair wages and benefits, we need to stand together in this election. We may not agree on everything, but decency, integrity and honesty are values we can all rise up to defend.
Read MoreAs a member-driven organization, it is our union’s responsibility to do a better job listening to the voices of our Black coworkers. To that end, we will hold an online listening session for black employees on Thursday, November 12, at 5:00 p.m. The Local 328 executive committee and Oregon AFSCME staff will be available during this session to listen and work to better understand the issues faced by Black employees at OHSU.
Read MoreWe need new federal leadership that will acknowledge that COVID-19 is still an immediate threat — that adherence to mask-wearing and social-distancing is the only way to get through this pandemic without extensive loss of life. Ignoring the virus and allowing for herd immunity will lead to hundreds of thousands more deaths. We can focus on vaccine and therapeutics development and production without losing focus on containment efforts. We need leadership that will help us restore our place in the world and unify Americans toward common causes.
Read MoreOn October 16, ten weeks after an arbitration hearing, an arbitrator ruled in favor of Local 328 on a termination grievance. The potential reinstatement of a wrongfully terminated member is a significant legal victory for our union. However, even more important is the reason why Local 328 won this case and what that means for our 7,000 represented employees.
Read MoreWe are very hopeful that the upcoming election will be typical and will ultimately end in a standard, peaceful transfer of power, with no violence or other deviations from the norm. However, this being 2020, we want to cover all angles. In that vein, we’ve compiled a list of items someone might want to have in their house in an emergency situation.
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