It’s August.
A group including military veterans, immigrants, socialists, self-described anarchists and people of every political stripe have gathered and are ready to march. The vets help everyone organize into proper ranks as they stand together against the many injustices they’ve faced individually and within their communities. They’ve been divided on racial and ethnic lines in the past (and maybe they will be again in the future), but today they march and sing and stand as one.
Read MoreAFSCME member leaders and OHSU leadership became aware late last week that Gov. Kate Brown has instructed the Oregon Health Authority to issue a rule that requires health-care workers and educators to get vaccinated against COVID-19. This rule eliminates the option for weekly testing as an alternative to vaccination for those who oppose vaccination.
Read MoreOregon OSHA recently published two rules meant to address the extreme weather conditions that have been occurring with increasing frequency in the Pacific Northwest.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, August 11, Local 328 member leaders met with OHSU for a third time, to bargain the impact of the COVID testing mandate for health-care workers put forth by Governor Kate Brown and the Oregon Health Authority.
Read MoreLongtime union activist and Local 328 President Matt Hilton has resigned from his position and will not be seeking reelection.
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