Multnomah County union has new top officer Nov 17, 2021 Josyln Baker ran unopposed after incumbent Percy Winters Jr. opted not to seek a third term. AFSCME Local 88 represents 3,400 workers.
Homeless nonprofit. Union-buster. Jun 16, 2021 The publicly funded homeless nonprofit Central City Concern just beat back a union campaign. Multnomah County Commissioners are concerned.
Homeless crisis workers seek respect Dec 2, 2020 Central City Concern is on the front line of the region’s homeless crisis. Workers held a protest to draw attention to three demands.
At a model library, cuts and turmoil Oct 13, 2020 Multnomah County Library workers are mourning last month’s cut of 128 positions as a major blow to one of the nation’s top library systems.
Library reduces number of planned layoffs Sep 16, 2020 After weeks of organized public outcry and behind-the-scenes union lobbying, Multnomah County Library averted most layoffs announced in July.
Budget’s fine, but library layoffs loom Aug 19, 2020 Multnomah County Library is about to lay off one sixth of its workforce, even though its budget is under no threat.
AFSCME Local 88 ratifies 1-year contract extension with Multnomah County Jul 14, 2020 The contract covers 3,200 County workers and the extension provides for a 2.9% cost of living adjustment effective July 1.
Union contract avoidance: Multnomah County says seniority rights don’t apply Oct 7, 2019 Nonunion non-profit CareOregon is taking over work that’s been done by unionized County employees up to now.
A picket line of union dentists Mar 13, 2019 A group of 28 dentists at Multnomah County clinics joined Oregon AFSCME last Spring, but they’ve had a hard time reaching agreement on a first contract.
Multnomah County is opposing a union effort by on-call and temp workers Nov 8, 2018 Just because managers might categorize workers as “temp” or “on-call” doesn’t make that accurate.
