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AFSCME Local 88

Politics

Portland-area labor unions weigh in on May 17 primary races

NOLC and AFSCME decide not to take sides between Wheeler and Bailey for mayor.
Union democracy

Challenges ahead at AFSCME Local 88

Local 88 will have to contend with the Friedrichs case, the Cadillac tax, and a new Commission.
Collective bargaining

Multnomah County commits to $15 minimum wage for all employees

About 400 temps and on-call workers would also reach $15 in 2016
Collective bargaining

Multnomah County workers ratify new contract with $15 minimum wage

About 160 workers will get raises under the new minimum
Collective bargaining

AFSCME Local 88 closing in on agreement with Multnomah County

The County rebuffs catch-up-to-inflation proposals, but drops a demand for health benefits change
Politics

Oregon unions endorse Ballot Measure 91 to legalize marijuana

Most unions are taking no position, but UFCW and two AFSCME locals recommend a yes vote
Union Organizing

After obstruction and delay, City of Portland ordered to proceed with union election for park rangers

City obstructed and delayed for a year, but now park rangers get to join DCTU
Politics

Multnomah County workers union backs Francesconi over Kafoury for chair

Members find Francesconi's concern for the poor compelling.
Politics

AFSCME 88 backs Bailey for Multnomah County Commission

The three-term legislator defied Kitzhaber over PERS cuts
Union democracy

New leadership at AFSCME Local 88

The union of Multnomah County workers faces a political election and contract bargaining in 2014
Politics

County workers union weighs in on Cogen resignation

AFSCME Local 88 won't consider endorsing a replacement until early 2014.
Politics

Voters recall water district commissioner in union-backed campaign

Residents of the Clackamas River Water District voted to recall Commissioner Patricia Holloway.
Politics

Labor recommends ‘yes’ vote on Multnomah County Library levy

The operating levy is needed to keep branches open.
National

We are the 99 percent: Unions get behind the Occupy movement

Unions line up in support of Occupy Wall Street as the movement explodes.
Collective bargaining

Multnomah County Chair Cogen steps in to settle union contract

The County drops takeback demands, and agrees to flextime, worker-manager ratios and modest raises.
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