Oregon AFSCME Retirees

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New Avenues For Youth Workers Settle First Contract

PORTLAND, OR - After over 16 months bargaining their first contract, New Avenues for Youth (NAFY) workers have reached a tentative agreement with management on a three year contract, averting a one

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“The fear is constant and overwhelming.” Workplace risk is high and safety is low according to a new report

SALEM, OR – Understaffing, extreme overtime and lack of safety protocols are creating untenable situations in the workplace, based on member survey results released today by Oregon AFSCME in their

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Public Defenders Respond to DA Vasquez’s Harmful Remarks on Public Defense Crisis

PORTLAND, OR – Newly sworn-in Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez recently referred to Oregon’s public defense crisis as a “work stoppage” in an OPB interview.

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University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization

Philadelphia – Penn Libraries staff, unionizing as AFSCME DC 47 Local 590 Penn Libraries United, announced this

National AFSCME News

Fight hard to save Social Security, AFSCME retiree tells Congress
Wisconsin retiree Sue Conard told Congress a safe and secure Social Security system is vital for retirement security. — Apr 1
Minnesota Science Museum workers celebrate historic first contract
Solidarity, persistence help workers at the Science Museum of Minnesota win a historic contract. — Mar 31
Fight for a living wage unites public library workers in Newark, New Jersey
In Newark, New Jersey, public library workers are fighting for fair wages. — Mar 28
The White House’s big lie about not touching Social Security
Despite promises not to touch Social Security, it is already being dismantled by the new administration. — Mar 27
Workers at 2 famous LA museums form a joint union through AFSCME
A new union will cover 300 workers at two renowned Los Angeles museums. — Mar 26