Oregon AFSCME Retirees

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OHSU Biomedical Researchers Urge Legislature To Demand Congress Fund Life-Saving Research

SALEM, OR - Biomedical researchers from OHSU testified in front of the House Committee on Rules on April 9th, advocating for

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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.

National AFSCME News

Mayors warn that cuts to Medicaid will weaken public safety, emergency services
Mayors sound the alarm: cuts to Medicaid will lead to unsafe communities. — May 13
AFSCME members add worker protections to City of Austin’s AI policy
AFSCME members in Austin, Texas, fought for a worker-first AI policy. — May 13
WTC health program firings devastate care for 9/11 first responders
The administration’s misguided cuts are jeopardizing health care for 9/11 responders and survivors. — May 12
Judge blocks White House’s illegal reorganization of the federal government
A federal judge has put a temporary stop to this administration’s unlawful overhaul of federal government. — May 12
AFSCME members won’t stand by as Congress cuts Medicaid and food assistance
As Congress takes steps to cut Medicaid and other life-saving programs, AFSCME members are fighting back. — May 12